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28 November 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to alert exporters of new European Union (EU) regulations on cocoa, coffee, oil palm, soya, wood, and some products containing, or having been made using these commodities.
Summary of changes and key points
The European Union…
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The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture has entered into a collection agreement with Wine Australia. Wine Australia will collect the wine export charge for wine exporters.The wine export charge was first introduced in 27 June 1997. Wine that is produced in and exported from Australia will…
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From: Gavin Lang [gavincjl@bigpond.net.auj
Sent: Sunday, 3 July 20118:14 PM
To: BA - Plant Biosecurity Contact
Subject: NZ Apple Import Conditions
To All Concerned
I wish to strongly protest at the lack of conditions in the draft recommendations for the import of Apples from New Zealand.…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has opened consultation to help shape the way the new biosecurity protection levy will be applied.
The 2023-24 Federal Budget delivered sustainable funding to Australia’s critical biosecurity system. This included $1.03 billion over the…
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Focusing on northern Australia is important for protecting Australia’s animal health. The region is vulnerable to incursions due to its proximity to neighbours such as Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Timor-Leste. The establishment of the Office of the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) –…
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2 January 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock) from China, customs brokers and departmental staff.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has identified a recent publication which reports the presence of Xylella…
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Australia’s investment in agricultural research and development has reached almost $3 billion in 2023-24, the latest ABARES release has shown.This long-term commitment will lead to improvements in agricultural productivity, sustainability and modernisation.The private sector accounts for the…
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Authors: Heleen Kruger, Jen Ticehurst and Alex van der Meer Simo
Summary
Engaging people from all walks of life in the monitoring and reporting of pests, weeds and diseases is called general surveillance. Instigating and maintaining general surveillance programs are no easy feat. The General…
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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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