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Concerns have been raised by state environmental protection authorities about the prospect of large volumes of chemically treated ballast water, above, being discharged in Australian ports.
Authors: Rupert…
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The Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper (the White Paper) was an Australian Government plan to grow agriculture. It was a $4 billion investment in our farmers and in the future of our nation.
Through the White Paper, the government announced $200 million for biosecurity surveillance and…
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21/02/2023Who does this notice affect?All vessel owners, operators, masters, and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels, preparing for arrival in Australian territory.What has changed?An amended ballast water report and offline forms will be released in MARS on 24 February…
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Invasive species, such as vertebrate pests, weeds, marine pests and diseases, are a key threat to Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries and the environment.ABARES invasive species research and analysis contributes to Australia’s preparedness for the incursion of exotic species…
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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 charges applyLevyLevy applies to potatoes harvested in Australia if they are:sold by the person who owns them immediately after harvest, orprocessed at a processing establishment in Australia.Where a change of ownership occurs, levy is payable on both the sale and the…
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When levies and charges applyLevyLevy applies to dried grapes where the grapes were grown in Australia and:dried in Australia outside a packing house and delivered to a packing house in Australia by or on behalf of the growerdelivered to a packing house in Australia by or on behalf of the…
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This course has been designed for Authorised Officer (AO) candidates wanting to perform export inspections of fruit and vegetables for protocol markets (markets that have specific import procedures).
Prior to undertaking export inspections of fruit and vegetables for protocol markets,…
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17 May 2022
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to all vessel owners, operators, masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed?
New biofouling management requirements for…
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This course has been designed for Authorised Officer (AO) candidates wanting to perform inspections of woodchips for export.
Prior to undertaking inspections of woodchips for export, you must be appropriately trained, deemed competent and appointed by the Department of…
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