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The roadmap describes how we plan to develop the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS), informed by broad consultation. Keep checking this page for updates as the AAWS is developed. Pathway to AAWS development
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On 10 January 2025, Germany provided official notification to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) of the detection of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in a herd of water buffalo in the eastern state of Brandenburg.This is the first detection of FMD in Germany since 1988.The outbreak has…
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Important: The current Methyl bromide fumigation methodology (version 2.0) is in force until 30 April 2025. It is available on the ‘methodologies and documents for biosecurity treatments’ page.Familiarise yourself with the updated methodology (version 3.0). It will replace the current documents and…
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The state of Australia’s forests is reported across 44 indicators of sustainable forest management. These indicators and associated content are published as components of Australia’s State of the Forests Report, presenting comprehensive information on all of Australia's forests, including…
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Date of issue: 20 March 2025Dates of effect: 7 April 2025AttentionExporters of Other Goods (processed foods, ingredients, beverages, vitamins and supplements, cosmetics and personal care products, animal feed (non-meat derived), fertilisers, shells), agents and freight forwarders.Department of…
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14 March 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses for cucurbit species under the winter window pathway listed in the New Zealand Export Plan (NZEP).Summary of key points and changesCommodities…
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Weeds are exotic, naturalised plants that aren’t technically feasible to eradicate due to their spread and persistence. They compete with cultivated plants for resources like sunlight, water, and nutrients. They can also disrupt ecosystems and reduce crop yields. Weeds are often difficult to…
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25 March 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to provide clarity on recent amendments to requirements for in transit cold treatment (ITCT) on citrus and table grapes exported to Japan.Summary of changes and key pointsThe Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has…
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On 6 March 2025, Hungary provided official notification to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) of the detection of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) at a dairy farm in Kisbajcs near the border with Slovakia. This is the first detection of FMD in Hungary since 1973.To help manage the…
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Date of issue: 27 March 2025Date of effect: 29 March 2025AttentionRegistered eggs exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders and automated export permit issuers.Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) - Central and Regional offices.PurposeThis Industry Advice…
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