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Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human health,…
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Seeing the impact of climate variability on their beef and hay production business in Central Queensland, Matt and Justine McLeod knew they needed to adapt their practices.“When we first came here, a shower of rain or a storm would end up down the creek not staying in our paddocks,” Matt said.“We…
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All facilities that produce, prepare or store fish and fish products for export must be registered with us. This includes:Australian fish ingredient suppliersfreight forwardersmanufacturersprocessorsproducersstorage facilitiesvessels where product is packed on board for exportany establishment…
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All facilities that produce, prepare or store eggs and egg products for export must be registered with us. This includes:Australian egg ingredient suppliersfreight forwarderslaying facilities that pack product for exportmanufacturersprocessorsproducersstorage facilitiesany establishment where the…
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Join the front line to protect our plants, animals and way of life.Do you want to make a valuable contribution to protecting Australia’s agricultural industries, our unique environment and sustain our way of life?As a biosecurity officer, you can make a difference and help prevent damaging global…
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Farmers and rural communities face many risks to their business. These include droughts, natural disasters, pests and diseases, and other market disruptions.There are programs and services to help you prepare for, manage and recover from these events. Rural supportHelp in hard times, including…
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Date of issue: 1 August 2022Date of effect: ImmediateReference Number: MAA2022-13Related MAAs: For background, please see MAA 2022-11 at 2022-11: China: Fish: – Do you catch, store or prepare fish or fish products that are exported to China? China Import Food Enterprise Registration SystemMAA 2022-…
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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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Agricultural production, including livestock and crops, contributed 17.9% of Australia's total GHG emissions in 2021-22 in Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts. This does not include emissions associated with electricity, energy and fuel use in agriculture.Emissions and sequestration associated…
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Chair and Senators, thank you for the opportunity to make a short opening statement this morning.
I would like to start by acknowledging the many challenges faced by people affected by severe flooding in various parts of Australia. Our thoughts are with the many farming families and regional…
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