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In March, Animal Health Committee (AHC) held its first face-to-face meeting for 2025 in Sydney (AHC47).AHC delivers strategic policy, technical and regulatory advice, and national leadership on animal health and biosecurity matters. It is responsible for delivering on national priority reform areas…
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If you export food (meat, fish, seed, grains, fruit and vegetables) or livestock, or you import goods into Australia, you must be aware of your obligations under Australian law.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry administers a range of import and export legislation and may use…
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OverviewProduction and post-production facilities are designed and managed to physically exclude pests.Protected facilities applies to the pest exclusionary structure such as a greenhouse or glasshouse, packing facility, a cold room, storage or processing facility, or a secure laboratory.Evaluating…
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Farming is a business, and drought is one of the many risks farmers face.
Check out our short video and case study below about Bundaberg farmer Joe Lyons and how his accountant helps his family business prepare for and manage through drought.
You can also find other resources to help you prepare…
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31 August 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including Master Consolidators, vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers and principal agents—associated with shipping or…
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3 November 2021
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This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the Exposure Draft Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021 has been released for public consultation until COB 30 November 2021.
Summary of changes and key points
The Exposure Draft Export…
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05 May 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that applications for the accreditation of farms and packhouses, and the registration of treatment facilities are now open to export bananas, capsicum, papaya and sweetcorn to New Zealand.Summary of changes and key pointsApplications…
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Important notice for customers affected by natural disasters or COVID-19
On 1 July 2022, we became the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
We are updating our website to reflect our changed role. If you are looking for information about the environment and water portfolio, you…
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8 November 2019
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise table grape exporters of changes to the New Zealand pre-clearance program for this coming season.
Summary of changes and key points
The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) offers voluntary pre-clearance for…
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16 October 2019
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise Authorised Officers (AOs) that video tutorials demonstrating how to use the Plant Export Management System (PEMS) to complete inspection and calibration records are now available.
Summary of changes and key points
A suite…
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