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Detect and Protect
An Australian biosecurity podcast
Episode 9
Host: Steve Peios
Guest: Peter Timson
Peter Timson, First Assistant Secretary of the Biosecurity Compliance and Enforcement division, discusses how the department prevents and manages biosecurity risks both offshore and…
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Round one, Rural R&D for Profit summary of approved projects
On 6 May 2015 the Hon. Barnaby Joyce MP, the Minister for Agriculture, announced funding of $26.7 million from 2014-15 to 2017-18 for twelve projects in round one of the Rural R&D for Profit Program. This funding was matched by…
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Imported plant research material can introduce foreign plant pests and diseases that could be harmful to Australia’s environment, agriculture and economy. To protect against this risk, strict biosecurity measures are in place for importing live plants, including research material. An import…
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ABARES maintains detailed spatial datasets related to Australia’s land and forests. These datasets are also available to use or view via spatial web services (also called web mapping services).Users can interact with spatial web services using:Geographic information systems (GIS) software installed…
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“Livestock animal welfare – it’s everyone’s responsibility
including farmers, truck drivers, abattoir workers and government officers”
Legislation
In Australia, animal welfare legislation is a state/territory responsibility which means they have the legal jurisdiction to prosecute on animal…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsFrom mid-2025 imported food safety requirements will be incorporated into the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported…
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02 August 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses located in Victoria and Queensland to export kiwifruit to Thailand for the 2025 season, including application for accreditation of packhouse…
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Important—You can lodge your Cattle and Livestock (Producers) Export Charge return online.The Cattle (Producers) Charge was first introduced 1 February 1991 and the Livestock (Producers) Charge was first introduced 17 December 1997.Animal Health Australia (AHA), Meat & Livestock Australia, and…
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The Indigenous Ranger Biosecurity Program (IRBP) helps protect Australia’s more than $81 billion agricultural industries by partnering with Indigenous Rangers in northern Australia to undertake biosecurity surveillance for exotic pests, diseases and weeds. A key element of the IRBP is capability…
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Follow these steps to export dairy products. This guide will help you comply with Australian export laws and meet importing country requirements.If you are looking for information on starting up a dairy business, meeting regulatory requirements and expanding your export operations, our information…
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