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Importation of captive non-human primates - Review of import conditions final report

​​​​​​​​​​Publication details​Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, 21 March 2017The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has released the final report on the Importation of captive non-…
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Cutting down importers of illegal timber products

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has fined 14 furniture importers over $186,000 last week because they didn’t act to minimise the risk of importing illegally harvested timber. Head of Compliance and Enforcement at the department, Peter Timson said Australia has strict…
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Australia’s Anti-Microbial Action Plan

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains one of the biggest threats to both human and animal health. Addressing AMR is a global endeavour that requires coordinated action to minimise impacts on people, animals and our shared environment. Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi,…
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Biosecurity Advice 2020-P11 - Release of the draft group pest risk analysis for soft and hard scale insects on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut-flower and foliage imports

6 November 2020 Download Document Pages File size Plant Biosecurity Advice 2020-P11 - Release of the draft group pest risk analysis for soft and hard scale insects on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut-flower and foliage imports PDF 2 192 KB ​If you have…
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United States beef arrangements

Australian beef can enter the United States through entitlements negotiated under the World Trade Organization (WTO) framework, and the Australia–United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSTFA).Under these arrangements, Australian exporters can export up to 449,482 metric tonnes of beef (combined WTO…
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2017-20 - Authorised Officer Program – Update on the Export inspection of empty bulk vessels job function

5 June 2017PurposeThe purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to update industry on the progress of the job function Export inspection of empty bulk vessels, and to provide advice on its…
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Indicator 3.1b: Area of forest burnt by planned and unplanned fire (2024)

This indicator is used to provide an understanding of the impact of fire on forests through the reporting of planned and unplanned fire. Fire is an important part of many forest ecosystems in Australia and may have either positive or negative impacts on forest health and vitality.This is the Key…
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Forests and timber: a field guide to exotic pests and diseases

​​ The guide aims to provide basic information on some high-risk exotic pests and diseases of forest and amenity trees and imported timber.DownloadDocumentPagesFile size Forests and…
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2.1c.ii Removals by log type (2024)

This indicator measures the harvest levels of wood products in relation to future yields. The capacity to implement strategies to deal with changing demand for forest products based on future yields from both native and plantation forests is an integral part of sustainable forest management.This…
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Failing Food Report – May 2020

​​​Publication details​ Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, May 2020 This report lists food that has failed under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS). [Expand all] Risk food tests We target and monitor food that poses a high or medium risk to public health. We refer…
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