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National Management Group CommuniquéHigh Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) – 7 June 2024Government and industry are continuing work to respond to the High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) H7 outbreaks in Victoria.This response is being conducted by the Victorian Government in accordance with…
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16 June 2023The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) (members only) met virtually on 16 June 2023. Discussions led to a range of good outcomes.Several matters were endorsed for consideration by the National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) includingThe National Feral Deer Action Plan (NFDAP)next…
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Species: AllCountries: AllAttentionAllPurposeTo inform stakeholders that the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has extended the closing date for its ‘Have your Say’ process to inform the renewed Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS).Key pointsAs advised in EAN 2024-08,…
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Farmers, agribusinesses, stakeholders and rural communities have the chance to weigh in on the role of the Future Drought Fund (FDF) Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs.Deputy Secretary Matt Lowe said the hubs were under review to evaluate their performance.“The 8 drought hubs started…
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AttentionFood importers and brokers acting on their behalf.PurposeTo inform importers and brokers of changes to the tests applied to dried, semi-dried and sundried tomatoes and dried dates.Key pointsFrom 26 July 2024, E. coli testing no longer applies to imports of dried, semi-dried and sundried…
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The Non Red Meat Industry Consultative Committee (NRMICC) was created in July 2014 to discuss the Package Assisting Small Exporters (PASE), specifically the rebate and the project components of PASE. A…
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Our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) was built by the department to manage biosecurity import conditions for over 20,000 products, including plant, animal, mineral, and biological goods. BICON helps you determine if a commodity is permitted under the Biosecurity Act 2015 by providing…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported Food Inspection…
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Are you aware of the consequences of importing seeds that don’t comply with Australia’s strict biosecurity import conditions?Purchasing a packet of seeds online may only cost you a few dollars, but they can impact Australia’s native plant and agricultural resources as well as hit your pocket hard…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has once again walked away with a Good Design Award for simplifying processes to benefit industry.The award-winning Digital Services to Take Farmers to Market program was acknowledged for its ability to simplify administration of tariff…
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