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The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is responsible for leading the development of national policy on agricultural and veterinary chemicals (agvet chemicals).
Agvet chemicals include a range of products primarily developed to protect crops, livestock and domestic animals.…
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16 June 2016Who does this notice affect?This notice is for those who are interested in the progress of the new biosecurity legislation.What has changed?The Australian Government, through the…
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02 July 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that the Sustainable Trade Funding Taskforce has released a Have Your Say survey on Enabling Agricultural Exports: A sustainable funding model. Summary of changes and key pointsWe are advising export stakeholders of…
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DAFF Biosecurity (formerly AQIS) has been advised that Paralytic Shellfish Toxin (PST) has been detected in east coast Tasmanian waters. DAFF is working with state authorities to gain more…
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Weeds are a serious threat to Australia's environment and primary industries.Gamba grass (Andropogon gayanus), cat’s claw creeper (Dolichandra unguis-cati) and Madeira vine (Anredera cordifolia) are declared Weeds of National Significance (WoNS) for their invasiveness and potential for spread. They…
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4 June 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice applies to all industry participants involved in managing biosecurity import inspections and treatments, including approved arrangement operators, customs brokers, importers, and freight forwarders.Background informationThe department is underway…
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A new ABARES report, Australia’s native forests and wood production, highlights the important role Australia’s diverse native forests play in helping to combat climate change, providing a home to many flora and fauna species, and providing high quality wood products.ABARES Executive Director Dr…
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01 September 2022
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This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify stakeholders of updates to records of hay and straw inspections in the Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) occurring on 3 September 2022.
Summary of changes and key points
The following enhancements will be made to…
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4 May 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that the NEXDOC portal has two new functions.
Multiple users can be registered under one exporter account.
Alternate Trading names can be added to an exporter account.
Summary of changes and key points
Multiple…
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The STEM Equity Monitor is a national data resource provided by the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources, measuring the changes and trends in women and girl’s participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Their most recent report showed…
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