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Public consultation on the draft Commonwealth Fisheries Harvest Strategy Policy

The (then) Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (now Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) released the revised policy for public comment over the five week period ending 9 June 2017. Public Submissions on the revised Harvest Strategy Policy All submissions that were…
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Invasive Plants and Animals Committee meeting 4

​26 November 2015The Invasive Plants and Animals Committee (IPAC) met on 26 November 2015 and considered the following issues:Exotic Weeds Incursion Agreement The committee noted the update from the…
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Domestic processors

Australia’s illegal logging law reformsAs of 3 March 2025, Australia’s illegal logging laws have changed. Importantly, this includes changes to due diligence requirements for importers and processors of regulated timber and timber products.The Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 has been updated…
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Australian Plague Locust Commission

The Australian Plague Locust Commission undertakes monitoring of locust populations in inland eastern Australia and manages outbreaks that have the potential to inflict significant damage to agriculture in more than one member state as a result of population build-up and migration. The APLC is…
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76-2020 - Melbourne Regional Office Relocation – Site Change

28 May 2020 Who does this notice affect? This notice affects clients who interact face-to-face with the department at the following Melbourne based offices: Customs House, Corner Grants and Centre Road, Melbourne Airport VIC 3045 255 Melrose Drive, Tullamarine VIC 3043 Lot 2/5 McClure Road…
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139-2025: Assistance dogs travelling on cruise vessels within domestic Australian waters

5 May 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects assistance animal handlers travelling on cruise ships between Australian ports (not leaving Australian waters), cruise line operators and pet transport agents.What has changed?The department currently grants approval for assistance dogs to…
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2015-13 – Pregnancy declaration documents for livestock exports

20 November 2015 Species: Livestock Country: All countries Relevant to: Department Regional Managers Department Live Animal Export Officers LiveCorp Registered Premises Operators Australian Government Accredited Veterinarians - Livestock Issue The department has received pregnancy…
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Biosecurity capacity building in Timor-Leste

As part of the department’s ongoing international technical collaboration with Australia’s near neighbours, staff from the Pacific Engagement and International Plant Health team have been supporting plant health and biosecurity capacity building activities in Timor-Leste.Department staff worked…
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24-2024: Class 14.4 Approved Arrangement – Expansion of eligible containers for Industry Inspection

16 February 2024 Who does this notice affect? Stakeholders associated with the biosecurity clearance of sea freight containers imported into Australia and destined for unpack in a rural location. This includes customs brokers, importers and Biosecurity Industry Participants (BIPs) that hold…
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Meat Notice 2016-03 - Daily hygiene verification of finished USA-eligible sheep, lamb and goat product

​​​Issue Date: 6 July 2016 Contact Officers:Baden Pearse 07 3246 8764​Sam Allan 07 3246 8606 Date of Effect: Immediate Date of Review: 1 July 2018 Distribution CategoriesCentral and…
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