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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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For the week ending 12 October 2022, low-pressure systems and troughs drew down moist, tropical air, resulting in rainfall across eastern and northern Australia. Weekly rainfall totals exceeding 50 millimetres were observed…
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4 May 2018Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to relevant international vessel masters, shipping agents and importers of timber and timber products.What has changed?The Department of…
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We publish Imported Food Notices to inform staff, clients, appointed laboratories and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) on matters relating to changes to operational requirements in the monitoring of food imported into Australia. These notices are essential for stakeholders to keep…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesFor the week ending 31 May 2023, a high-pressure system kept much of the country dry. A number of cold fronts crossed southern Australia bringing showers up to 50 millimetres over Victoria and southern South Australia and up to 25…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesFor the week ending 2 February 2022, low-pressure troughs across much of Australia drew down tropical, moist air, resulting in heavy rain and storms in large areas of northern and central Australia, as well as rainfall in…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesFor the week ending 5 April 2023, a low-pressure trough extending from west to east across the country was responsible for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across large parts of central western and eastern Australia. In the Western…
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[expand all]What’s the difference between the Australian Border Force and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry protects Australia from exotic pests and diseases, while the Australian Border Force intercepts illegal goods, such…
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Specific health risks are posed by international travellers (passengers and crew) arriving in Australia. These risks could have a devastating effect on the Australian community and economy. Effective human biosecurity practices are essential in protecting Australia from serious communicable…
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The recognised offshore cleaning and pre-inspection providers (ROCIP) scheme ensures that used passenger vehicles and motorcycles exported from a recognised facility and load ports arrive in Australia free from biosecurity risk material.Recognised providers clean used passenger vehicles or…
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20 November 2020Who does this notice affect?Importers and customs brokers associated with importing the following:Fresh avocados from New ZealandFresh blueberries from New ZealandFresh capsicums and peppers from New ZealandFresh stone fruit and cherries from New Zealand and the United States of…
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