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The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) and the Animal Health Policy branch, in conjunction with other areas of the department, are responsible for developing policy and providing scientific advice on animal health matters, including:
veterinary aspects of control of…
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If your livestock are showing signs of foot-and-mouth disease, immediately call the
Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888
(free call within Australia)
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a serious threat to Australia’s animal health and trade. Livestock workers, producers, and large animal…
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24 February 2022Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers of:Fresh cherries of the species Prunus avium from New Zealand onlyFresh cherries of the species Prunus avium from the USA onlyDried dates, including permitted Ziziphus species from all countriesFresh dates of the species Phoenix…
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The introduction of the seed cotton levy and export charge will ensure that all harvested seed cotton that is intended for export has a levy or charge applied. Commencing 1 April 2017, the seed cotton…
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3 May 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All Customs Brokers, Importers or Biosecurity Industry Participants
What has changed?
On 7 April 2022, the department successfully implemented an innovative automation solution for Self-Assessed Clearance (SAC) screening. The automation will improve…
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Date of Issue: 18 May 2017
Date of Effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA 2017-05
Attention:
Industry - Seafood
Seafood Export establishments
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources—Central and Regional offices
Affected Markets: All prawn exports
Purpose
To notify…
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24 October 2025Indonesia requested Australia consider an alternative phytosanitary measure to manage the quarantine pests (ants, mealybugs and spider mites) associated with imported fresh mangosteen fruit for human consumption.As a member of the World Trade Organization, Australia is obliged to…
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Our offices are open Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays).General enquiries: 1800 900 090 or + 61 3 8318 6700 (from outside Australia).Postal address: GPO Box 858, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia.Live animalsFor enquiries relating to companion animals and other live animals other than…
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Importation of cats and dogs from Middle East conflict-affected areasIf you and your pets are currently impacted by the Middle East conflict, please contact the department for advice on your specific situation, by phone on 1800 900 090 or via email at imports@aff.gov.au.Cats and dogs which do not…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 26 July 2023, fronts brought some rainfall to southern Australia. A coastal trough brought rainfall to eastern Queensland. A high-pressure system kept the remainder of the country dry and clear.
Across…
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