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Non-tariff measures affecting Australian agriculture

​​​George Levantis and James Fell   Overview Since the Uruguay Round Agreement on Agriculture came into effect on 1 January 1995, countries around the world have progressively reduced import tariffs and global agricultural trade has grown. The use of non-tariff measures (NTMs) has also…
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How to register and access NEXDOC

You will only be able to use NEXDOC if your commodity has been introduced into the system. Find out how we are transitioning commodities to NEXDOC.To access the Next Export Documentation (NEXDOC) system you will need to register.As a first step, to be able to register your business in NEXDOC, you…
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Significant events in the history of NAQs

Historical events before the establishment of the Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy1908The Quarantine Act 1908 receives royal assent, providing a national approach to quarantine for the first time after State Premiers agree to hand over administration of quarantine to the Commonwealth in 1906.…
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Guidelines - Science and Innovation Awards

Publication details Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (published as the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment), August 2020 Downloads Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 2021-2024: Grant Opportunity Guidelines (…
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Horse Industry Consultative Committee - Meeting Minutes 20

​​DownloadDocumentPagesFile size Meeting Minutes 20 PDF14252 KBIf you have difficulty accessing this file, please visit web accessibility.Online versionMonday 13 May 2019 10.…
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Horse Industry Consultative Committee - Meeting Minutes 21

​​Download Document Pages File size Meeting Minutes 21 PDF 8 138 KB If you have difficulty accessing this file, please visit web accessibility. Online version Monday 11 November 2019 2.00pm to 3.00pm Department of Agriculture Teleconference,…
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Step by Step Export Guides

I want to get goods out of the country This tool will help you understand the steps for exporting goods out of Australia, and your responsibilities depending on your role in the export process. The exporting process depends on the commodity you wish to export. Which commodity would you like to…
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Australian Government response to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee inquiry report: Feasibility of a national horse traceability register for all horses

Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, September 2020 Download Australian Government response to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee inquiry report: Feasibility of a national horse traceability register for all horses [PDF 287KB] If you have…
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A single national framework for the regulation of agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines - regulatory model

[expand all]​​Executive Summary In 2008 the Productivity Commission released a report on the regulation of chemicals and plastics 1. In response, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) directed the…
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Farm Management Deposits Statistics

As at 31 May 2025, the total holdings in the Farm Management Deposits (FMD) Scheme were around $5.98 billion.FMD statistics for each quarter, broken down by state and territory, are summarised at the bottom of this page.Historical Farm Management DepositsFMD statistics—detailed state/territory and…
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