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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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Date of issue: 15 January 2021
Date of effect: 18 January 2021
Reference Number: MAA2021-01
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies - Seafood Export Consultative Committee
Export establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment —Central and Regional…
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The information provided in the documents attached is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or…
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19 December 2014
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders that Australia’s Director of Animal and Plant Quarantine has considered the Final import risk analysis report for fresh salacca fruit from Indonesia and agrees to its recommendations.
In doing so, the Director of Animal and Plant…
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Land uses have a major effect on Australia's natural resources through their impacts on water, soil, nutrients, plants and animals. There is also a strong link between changing patterns of land use and economic and social conditions, particularly in regional Australia.A summary of Australia's land…
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1 November 2019PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the citrus industry that online applications are now open for the accreditation of citrus orchards or blocks to export to the following…
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A new legislative framework for the Australian agricultural levies system comes into effect on 1 January 2025. The dates the changes come into effect vary for individual commodities. A complete list of these dates is provided below.1 January 2025Apples and pears levy and chargeAvocados levy…
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Feral deer are an emerging pest animal problem in Australia, with rising numbers causing damage to the environment and Australian agriculture.Current population numbers are not exact, but decades of farm escapes and deliberate relocations have helped deer populations expand exponentially. Recent…
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Live animals and animal products from overseas could introduce some of the world’s most damaging pests and diseases into Australia. This could devastate our unique environment.
While it’s common to keep dogs and cats as pets, other unique and interesting animals including reptiles, insects,…
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The Australian Milk Residue Analysis (AMRA) Survey provides a national, independent chemical residue monitoring program in Australian bovine milk. The AMRA Survey has a key role in promoting the dairy industry’s reputation and facilitating ongoing market access by monitoring on-farm chemical use.…
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