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On 14 February 2018, the cross-jurisdictional National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) established the Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC). The EIC replaced the Invasive Plants and Animals Committee (IPAC), whose responsibilities have now been taken on by the new EIC. This decision addresses, in…
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Authors: Jared Greenville, Heather McGilvray and Stephanie Black.
Aerial scene of vineyard in Coonawarra region Australia featuring rows of grapes and vines.
Introduction
Australia’s agricultural trade has by and large continued unhindered by the COVID-19 pandemic. But for some sectors, such…
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You can prepare livestock for export if you are a licensed exporter and have an approved arrangement (AA) and approved export program (AEP) in place. You can also prepare livestock for export if you have a small and infrequent (S&I) exemption to these requirements. You must export in line…
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Export of animal reproductive material
Under Australia's Export Control Act 2020 and the Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021, an Export Permit and Health Certificate issued by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is required to export all animal reproductive…
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10 December 2014
Who does this notice affect?All exporters of live animals, meat, dairy, fish, eggs, prescribed goods and plant material who deal with the Department of Agriculture for export…
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Date of effect: 18 July 2023
Attention
Importers of alcoholic drinks intended for retail sale.
Purpose
To advise importers of alcoholic drinks intended for retail sale about the requirements for pregnancy warning labelling and to raise awareness of guidance material that has been developed by…
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As Australia’s Acting Chief Veterinary Officer, I can confirm that lumpy skin disease (LSD) has never been detected in Australia and we remain free from the disease.
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has finalised an investigation into the health status of Australia’s northern…
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Date of issue: 18 November 2022
Date of effect: 18 November - 9 December 2022
Attention
Seafood industry including export manufacturing registered establishments; storage, handling, and loading facilities; industry bodies and Seafood Export Consultative Committee members.
Purpose
To announce…
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The organics industry is set to benefit from the release of Edition 3.8 of National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce.
The updated edition of the standard introduces:
Section 1.15 - Amendment - Livestock Breeds and Breeding - semen sexing in livestock intended for milk…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has completed a timber testing trial investigating the best ways to implement technologies verifying claims of species and harvest origin of regulated timber and timber products.Illegal logging is a global problem and is the most profitable…
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