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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry manages 5 tariff rate quotas put in place by the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA), including an annual quota for cotton of 51,000 tonnes.Access to the quota will be administered via an allocation system and a…
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Authors: Angus Robertson and Jenny Eather
Source: DAFF photo library
Removal of an impediment to trade provided a pathway for the cherry and summerfruit (apricots, nectarines, peaches and plums) industries to successfully compete in a large and growing market in China.
Introduction
The value…
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When levies and export charges applyLevyLevy applies to tea tree oil distilled in Australia and sold by the person who owns the tea tree oil immediately after it is distilled.Export chargeExport charge applies to tea tree oil distilled in and exported from Australia.ExemptionsLevyLevy does…
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We are committed to improving our service delivery to better meet our clients’ needs.These standards refer to the work of the former Department of Agriculture.Our commitmentOur client service standards have been developed to ensure we are meeting client expectations and are delivering our services…
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When levies and export charges applyLevyLevy applies to wool harvested from a live sheep or lamb in Australia if the person who owns it immediately after harvest:sold the wool, orused the wool in Australia in the production of other goods.Export chargeExport charge applies to wool harvested…
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We audit your activity conducted under a Food Import Compliance Agreement (FICA). Audits assess that you are meeting the conditions of your FICA.FeesAudit fees are outlined in our charging guidelines.Audit typesWe conduct 3 types of audits.Pre-approval auditWe perform a pre-approval audit before…
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Once again, it has been a busy year on the frontline for Australia’s biosecurity system, with over 238,000 biosecurity risk items intercepted at airports and an additional 32,800 biosecurity risk items stopped in mail centres.
Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and…
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Be part of a team with a unique and globally significant mission. We are seeking future leaders to join our entry programs.Our entry programs are your pathway to grow your skills and kick-start your career in the Australian Public Service (APS).Our programsFind out more about our programs.Graduate…
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After 2 record years, broadacre farm incomes are forecast to fall significantly in 2023–24 due to drier conditions and lower prices for agricultural commodities, especially livestock.
ABARES Executive Director Dr Jared Greenville said that, at a national level, average farm cash income for…
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Travellers should remain vigilant of the risks posed by foot and mouth disease (FMD) and other pests and diseases when coming back to Australia.
Head of Biosecurity at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), Dr Chris Locke warned people to be aware of biosecurity risks when…
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