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What is biosecurity?Biosecurity protects Australia’s plant, animal and human health by reducing the risk of unwanted pests and diseases arriving and establishing in the country. We need to…
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Commonwealth, state, and territory ministers with responsibility for forestry met virtually on Friday 12 July for their first Forestry Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) of 2024.Australian Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt, chaired the meeting.Three new members…
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Date of issue: 30 October 2024Date of effect: ImmediateAttentionIndustry bodies: Dairy Australia, Infant Nutrition Council, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery CouncilDairy Export EstablishmentsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry: Central and…
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National Farmers’ FederationAnimal welfare is a critical aspect of sustainable agriculture, ensuring the ethical treatment of animals and supporting the health and productivity of livestock. It also impacts social licence to operate and trade, and is critical in meeting the increasing consumer…
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25 November 2024Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers of highly processed plant products not for human consumption.BackgroundThe department has maintained the BICON case titled: ‘Highly processed soybean and/or corn products not for human consumption’. The case has restricted imports to…
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Key meetingsAs Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer, Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith’s work aims to protect Australia’s plant-based industries and plants in our natural environment from exotic and harmful plant pests and diseases.Gabrielle represents the Australian Government in national…
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Steven and Cindy ScottSource: Soils for Life
Tens of thousands of Australian farmers have shown adaptability and sustainability this National Agriculture Day by taking part in programs under the Future Drought Fund (FDF) that are helping stock, pasture and…
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19 August 2016
Species: All
Country: All
Relevant to:
Department Officers
Livestock Exporters
LiveCorp
ALEC
Purpose
To advise exporters of the department’s approach to managing compliance during the transition period for Approved Arrangements.
Key points
The implementation…
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20 May 2019 Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers…
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Date of issue: 9 October 2025Date of effect: 9 October 2025Supersedes: Industry Advice Notice 2025-12PurposeTo notify export registered establishments and exporters sourcing abalone from Tasmania, of sourcing/harvesting restrictions.Change to catch zone status for Tasmanian abalone (Haliotis spp.)…
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