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Today the independent panel consulting on the phase out of live sheep exports by sea submitted its report to Senator the Hon Murray Watt, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry for the government’s consideration. The report is a culmination of the panel’s consultation we have undertaken…
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The department’s beloved robot dog Spot has had a makeover. For the last 18 months, the Innovation Pilots team has travelled far and wide with Spot, showcasing his skills in helping his human friends undertake routine surveillance activities, detect potential biosecurity risk materials and…
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20 November 2023
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Country(s): All
Attention
All livestock export stakeholders
Purpose
To inform stakeholders that the department has commenced consultation for stage 2 of the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) review.
Key points
Consultation for stage…
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Date of Issue: 28 January 2014
Date of Effect: Immediate
Affected Markets: Saudi Arabia
This market access advice replaces MAA2013-04. The Department of Agriculture (the department) has negotiated revised certification requirements for fish and fishery products exported to the Kingdom of Saudi…
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Date of Issue: 30 November 2012
Date of Effect: 3 December 2012
Country: Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
The information in this Market Access Advice (MAA) replaces MAA FISH 11/18.
Effective 3…
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The Australian Government has provided a total of $8.3 million funding to support travelling showmen and women.
The Supporting Agricultural Showmen and Women program helps eligible travelling show businesses to meet operational costs, such as showground rental fees and guild/association…
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8 May 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of fresh horticulture produce and brokers.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has approved the publication of import conditions for fresh jujubes (Ziziphus jujuba) from China for human…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in 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 Food Inspection…
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The Australian Government announced the $20 million Drought Resilience Innovation Challenges Pilot Program in the 2024–25 Budget.The program adopts a challenge-based approach that supports innovative solutions to address complex and multi-dimensional challenges imposed by drought and climate …
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21 August 2025Who does this notice affect?All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment during this unplanned outage.All shipping agents or operators of maritime conveyances who will be required to report…
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