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Treated ballast water and its impact on port water quality

​​ ​Concerns have been raised by state environmental protection authorities about the prospect of large volumes of chemically treated ballast water, above, being discharged in Australian ports. Authors: Rupert…
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Australian Government response to the Productivity Commission inquiry on national water reform

April 2019 The Australian Government has responded to the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry on National Water Reform. More information on the inquiry is available on the Productivity Commission’s web​site. Overview The Australian Government welcomes the findings of the Productivity Commission’s…
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Queensland - South East

​Note: The Commonwealth and Queensland Governments completed a Comprehensive Regional Assessment for South-East Queensland, but did not sign a Regional Forest Agreement.[expand all]Comprehenasive…
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Definitions

ABARES Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry trade classificationDocumentFile sizeABARES Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry trade classification XLSX247 KBRelease notes PDF236 KBIf you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.ABARES Agricultural, Fisheries and…
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Biotechnology and agriculture in Australia: policy snapshot

Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, October 2018A document examining the benefits of biotechnology and its potential contribution to innovation in the Australian agricultural sector.DownloadDocumentPagesFile sizeBiotechnology and agriculture in Australia: policy…
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Resources for processors

Here you will find a range of resources that can help with your due diligence process. This page will be updated as new resources become available.Department guidance materialWe have developed the following guidance material to help you understand and meet your due diligence requirements under…
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Honey bees, crop pollination and varroa mite frequently asked questions

[expand all]What is varroa mite, and why is it a threat to crop pollination?Varroa mite, Varroa destructor, is a small mite, around 1 mm in diameter, that parasitises species of bees in the genus Apis, such as Apis cerana, the Asian honey bee, and Apis mellifera, the species that includes the…
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Response to the Issues paper for import risk analysis for fresh apples from the People's Republic of China - Tasmania - Department of Primary Industries & Water

Cover Letter Department of Primary Industries & Water PO Box 303 Devonport Tasmania 7310 AUSTRALIA +61 3 6421 7634 Telephone Andrew.Bishop@dpiw.tas.gov.au 4 September 2008 Plant Biosecurity Biosecurity Australia GPO Box 858 CANBERRA ACT …
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Allocation of Provisional Grant of Alfonsino Statutory Fishing Rights - Decision - 10 August 2006

​​COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Fisheries Management Act 1991 RE: SOUTHERN AND EASTERN SCALEFISH AND SHARK FISHERY (No 1) Allocation of Provisional Grant of Alfonsino Statutory Fishing Rights. STATUTORY FISHING RIGHTS ALLOCATION REVIEW PANEL P J BASTON (PRINCIPAL MEMBER), B M YEOH AND W EDESON…
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Agricultural Traceability Grants

The Australian Government provides grant funding to support opportunities to secure value-added benefits for agricultural industries, deliver improved traceability outcomes, and provide national leadership.Activities will also support effective responses to biosecurity outbreaks and changing market…
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