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The effects of drought and climate variability on Australian farms

Authors: Neal Hughes, David Galeano and Steve Hatfield-Dodds Farm in drought conditions in the far north west of New South Wales, Australia. The current drought across much of eastern Australia has demonstrated the dramatic effects that climate variability can have on farm businesses and…
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Ginger levy

 RatesProductLevy rateGinger0.5% of the sale priceGST is not applied to Australian Government levies and charges.See full details of the levy and charge rates.Return and payment datesQuarterlyQuarterly returns and payments are for ginger bought, sold or processed.Return and payment must be…
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Goat fibre levy

 When levies applyLevy applies to goat fibre harvested from a live goat in Australia if the person who owns the them immediately after harvest:sold the goat fibre, orused in Australia to produce other goods.Levy applies to goat fibre regardless of it being subjected to de-hairing, washing,…
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Thoroughbred horses levy

 When levies applyLevy applies to thoroughbred horses recorded in a:mare return lodged with Racing Australia for registration in the Australian Stud Book, orstallion declaration of service lodged with Racing Australia for registration in the Australian Stud Book.ExemptionsLevy does not apply…
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Banana levy

 RatesProductLevyBanana2.19 cents per kilogramGST is not applied to Australian Government levies and charges.See full details of the levy and charge rates.Return and payment datesQuarterlyQuarterly returns and payments are for bananas bought or sold.Return and payment must be received by:31…
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Horticulture export accredited properties

Accrediting properties for protocol marketsAustralia’s horticulture industry operates in a highly competitive international market.Importing countries are increasingly requiring assurance of the integrity of Australian exports. Meeting the requirements of our trading partners is key to continuing…
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Fractal politics: Beware the dance of giants

Source: Shutterstock.com Deep shifts in economic, military and cultural power will continue to reshape the world, as the rise of multiple global powers erodes previous certainties, notwithstanding increasing global integration. International trade and relations – along with food and fibre…
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Response to the Australian Marine Conservation Society save our sharks campaign

The Australian Marine Conservation Society has laun​ched the ‘save our sharks’ campaign. Senator the Hon Anne Ruston, the Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources responded with a letter…
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Republic of Korea: Listing process for new establishments seeking to export ‘non-designated livestock products’ for human consumption to the Republic of Korea (2017-03)

​Date of Issue: 23 January 2017 Date of Effect: Immediate Attention: Industries - Industry bodies - Dairy Australia Export Dairy Establishments Licensed exporters Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Central and Regional offices Affected Markets: Republic of Korea Further…
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Marine Pest Sectoral Committee (MPSC)

​​​​The MPSC develops and coordinates the implementation of harmonised, national arrangements to identify, minimise and address the pest risk to Australia’s marine environment and associated industries, and plays an advocacy role within Government for highlighting the impact of marine pests on…
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