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89-2020 - Increase to Commonwealth penalty unit value

19 June 2020 Who does this notice affect? The change affects passengers and crew travelling to Australia, senders and receivers of international mail and other persons who fail to comply with the legislation administered by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. The…
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Government actions

What we’re doing to prevent LSDLumpy skin disease (LSD) is becoming established in more countries, which increases the risk of an incursion in Australia.We are monitoring the global spread of this serious disease and have been proactive in strengthening measures at our international border. We also…
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Proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy

The proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy and Charge (Biosecurity Protection Levy) was intended to be a new levy and charge payable by primary producers. It was one component of the larger 2023-24 Budget measure ‘Strengthened and Sustainably Funded Biosecurity System’, which is delivering increased…
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Have your say on Commonwealth fisheries policies

The Australian Government has opened public consultation on the effectiveness of two key policies behind the management of Commonwealth fisheries. The Commonwealth Fisheries Harvest Strategy Policy and the Commonwealth Fisheries Bycatch Policy set the standards for sustainable harvesting of our…
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National Exotic Fruit Fly Action Plan

 Fruit flies are some of the world’s most destructive pests of commercial fruit and vegetable crops. They attack around 300 species of fruit and above-ground vegetables.The National Exotic Fruit Fly Action Plan is under development.The plan will be a nationally agreed approach to:prevent the…
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Exporting kangaroo meat

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regulates the export activities of the kangaroo meat industry by: registering processing facilities for export overseeing production to ensure food safety, and issuing export certification for kangaroo meat and meat products. The…
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Getting the most out of Commonwealth environmental water

Managing environmental water effectively is critical for maximising the health of ecosystems across the Murray-Darling Basin for current and future generations. The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder uses Commonwealth-owned water in the Murray-Darling Basin with the aim of protecting and…
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