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When levies applyLevy applies to macropods processed in Australia at a processing establishment if they:were killed in their habitat by a shot from a firearm, andare for human or animal consumption in or outside Australia.ExemptionsLevy does not apply to macropods processed in Australia at a…
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When levies applyLevy applies to the slaughter of sheep or lambs in Australia at an abattoir for human consumption in or outside Australia.ExemptionsLevy does not apply to the slaughter of sheep or lambs:whose carcases are condemned or rejected as being unfit for human consumption under a…
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When levies and export charges applyLevyLevy applies to turf harvested in Australia and sold by the person who owns it immediately after harvest.Export chargeExport charge applies to turf harvested in and exported from Australia.ExemptionsRecords must be maintained to confirm that the…
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Independent observers (observers) monitor and provide data on exporter arrangements on-board livestock export vessels. Their observations cover loading of the vessel through to completion of discharge at the final port.Observers provide us with data to assist with effective regulation of the…
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Author: Dale Ashton
Key performance results
Average farm cash income for dairy farmers in the Murray–Darling Basin peaked in 2013–14, before declining in 2014–15 and 2015–16 because of lower milk prices and higher input costs. In real terms, dairy farm incomes in 2015–16 are estimated to…
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Current status of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Australia
Background
Leishmaniasis is a well-documented disease of humans and animals worldwide. In humans, leishmaniasis is generally zoonotic with a…
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The Carbon Farming Outreach Program training package provides information to help farmers and land managers make decisions about reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and storing carbon.The training package comprises 5 topics:Topic 1: Introducing carbon farmingTopic 2: What carbon farming means…
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[expand all] Why was this review conducted?The review is required as part of Australia’s WTO obligations. Because a provisional quarantine pest status for Radopholus similis was recommended in the…
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Import conditions for fresh pomegranate whole fruit (Punica granatum) and for ready-to-eat pomegranate arils from India have been published on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). Import permits will now be issued.
The decision to commence imports will be a commercial…
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The National Biosecurity Committee held its Strategic Workshop 20 and Meeting 33 via virtual platform, 16 -18 September 2020.
The Committee acknowledged the commitment to biosecurity of all Australian jurisdictions during this very challenging time. On behalf of the Committee, new Chair Andrew…
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