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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry leads the Australian Government in minimising the impact of pests and diseases on Australian agriculture and our environment. These outcomes are achieved by working with the state, territory and industry stakeholders to develop and test…
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The glossary provides definitions for key words and terms used in the training package.Abatement: a reduction in atmospheric GHGs through emissions avoidance or removal and storage of carbon from the atmosphere.Abatement estimates: estimates of abatement, which may include estimates of potential…
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The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) and Biosecurity Animal Division facilitate the development of national policies and strategies and the provision of scientific advice to minimise the potential impacts of diseases on Australia’s animal health.
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17 January 2018This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Draft report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh dragon fruit from Indonesia. This draft…
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22 November 2011This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Draft report for the non-regulated analysis of existing policy for fresh lychee fruit from Taiwan and Vietnam.
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The information provided in the documents attached is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The Commonwealth endeavours to keep information current and accurate, however, it may be subject to change…
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The Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA) entered into force on 5 June 2016. The PSMA is the first binding international agreement to target illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The…
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25 February 2022
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is relevant to all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial and non-commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed?
In 2019 lumpy skin disease was reported for…
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Export Industry Advice notices 2025DateNo.Description22 September 20252025-51Plant Exports – Changes to LearnHub access19 September 20252025-50Plant Exports – Quota administration for cotton exports under Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA)18 September 20252025-…
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All food production activities have some level of impact on the environment. For commercial fishing, one of the most direct and visible impacts from the harvest of commercial fish species is the…
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