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The Commonwealth, State and Territory governments laid the foundations for Australia's 10 Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs) with the 1992 National Forest Policy Statement (NFPS).
Through the NFPS, the…
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19 October 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Industry who submit documentation to the department for import assessment via the Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS) or other departmental approved systems.
What has changed?
The department continues to experience high volumes of entry lodgements,…
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The best time to prepare for drought is before it happens.There is no “right way” of getting ready for drought but there are people and organisations you can talk to confidentially about your options. They can help you action your drought plan as conditions dry and recover sooner as conditions…
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Middle East deployments updateOn 9 October 2023, the department temporarily paused the deployment of observers on voyages carrying Australian livestock to all ports in the Middle East region due to uncertain security conditions.On 22 November 2023, the department determined that deployment of…
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We regulate the import of cats and dogs into Australia to:
protect our agriculture and environment from biosecurity risks
protect the health of humans, cats, dogs, and other animals
Find out how to import your cat or dog safely.
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Follow our step by step guides to…
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Levy guidelines: How to establish or amend agricultural levies (PDF 685 KB)
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The Levy guidelines: How…
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High global energy prices and disruptions to global supply chains led to sharp rises in farm input costs, including fertiliser and diesel, in 2021 and 2022.
International energy prices have been falling since mid-2022. However, the cost of fertiliser and fuel remain higher than long-term averages…
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Depending on your payment arrangement with us, there are different payment options available:Pre-pay. If you have not been issued an account number by the department you will be required to pay before having a service provided to you.Post-pay. If you have an account number with the department then…
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The Bee Friendly Farming (BFF) certification program, funded as part of the FDF Extension and Adoption of Drought Resilience Farming Practices Grants program, and delivered by The Wheen Bee Foundation, protects and promotes pollinator health on agricultural lands. It provides guidelines and…
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Last updated 27/10/2025Notice to Industry 13: Approved disinfectantsDownload PDF - 805 KBDownload Word - 68 KBIf you have difficulty accessing these files, contact us for help.Online versionIntroductionThis document lists disinfectants that have been approved by the Department of Agriculture,…
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