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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry manages requirements for the approved arrangement (AA) that an establishment must have in place to be export registered.
An AA is a documented food safety management system, which describes how an establishment manages food safety and…
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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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From: Cassia Ferguson [cassia@nagroup.com.au] on behalf of 'Rob Cathels' [rob@nagroup.com.au]
Sent: Monday, 4 July 2011 1 :55 PM
To: BA - Plant Biosecurity Contact
Subject: Submission to Biosecurity…
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In an emergency animal disease outbreak, it may be necessary to destroy infected and in-contact animals on-farm. Livestock depopulation methods are evolving, and animal welfare experts should assess any emerging methods before they’re used. We commissioned two independent evidence-based animal…
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16 January 2026Who does this notice affect?Biosecurity industry participants who hold a Class 7.1 approved arrangement for the import of live ornamental fishImporters of live ornamental fishDepartmental staff who attend the Class 7.1 Approved Arrangement, to inspect and release live ornamental fish…
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30 October 2015Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to clients of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources who export plant and plant products from Australia.What has changed…
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I want to get goods out of the countryThis tool will help you understand the steps for exporting goods out of Australia, and your responsibilities depending on your role in the export process.The exporting process depends on the commodity you wish to export. Which commodity would you like to learn…
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18 March 2016 The Invasive Plants and Animals Committee (IPAC) met on 18 March 2016 by teleconference. Key issues discussed by the committee are summarised below.Australian Weeds Strategy/Australian…
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Review of import conditions for brassicaceous vegetable seeds for sowing
We have completed a review of import conditions for brassicaceous vegetable seeds for sowing.
When we conduct a review of import conditions, we:
review the science on pests of concern
assess and analyse biosecurity…
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Author: Brett Herbert, Australian Government Department of Agriculture
Crayfish plague is an exotic disease and is listed in Australia’s National List of Reportable Diseases of Aquatic Animals. It is a serious disease of freshwater crayfish, and Australian crayfish are highly susceptible.…
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