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The Commonwealth Ombudsman has now completed an investigation into the Department of Agriculture’s handling of an ongoing investigation into bovine serum imports.
The Ombudsman found that no further investigation into the complaint was warranted.
The Ombudsman further found that:
the…
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Compiled by James Fell, based on research by Patrick Hamshere, Yu Sheng, Brian Moir, Caroline Gunning-Trant, David Mobsby.
Exporting fruit and vegetables to India could be one of Australia’s top trade opportunities in the next 30 years.
Summary
India has been one of the world’s fastest…
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What's new?Safeguarding Arrangement applications will be open between 28 July 2025 and 30 January 2026.The department has introduced several mandatory and important changes for the 2025-26 BMSB (Brown Marmorated Stink Bug) season.Updates include:Revised application formIntroduction of the mandatory…
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30 June 2016Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to brokers and importers of cheese under Tariff Code 0406: Cheese and Curd.When does this notice take effect?These profiling changes will…
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Update: 10 June 2015
Date of effect: 1 July 2015This notice applies to export registered vessels and fish establishments.PurposeAs of 1 July 2015, export registered vessels and…
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8 November 2017Who does this notice affect?The department advises importers and customs brokers that revised conditions for fresh coconuts for human consumption will take effect from 11 December 2017.…
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4 October 2019 Who does this notice affect? This notice is relevant to importers and retailers of the following affected products imported from New Zealand into Australia and Norfolk Island. Products not…
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13 September 2019 Who does this notice affect? This notice is relevant to importers and retailers of the following affected products imported from New Zealand into Australia and Norfolk Island. Products…
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11 December 2023
We have released the final report on the review of the risk of lumpy skin disease via fresh (chilled and frozen) skeletal muscle meat derived from bovines. All comments on the draft report for this policy review have been considered in the finalisation process. The final report…
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9 December 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal shipping agents, and any other operators in the sea container…
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