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Biosecurity Advice 2016/01 - New draft biosecurity regulation out for comment

​​​13 January 2016New supporting material available on approved arrangements and infringement notices regulations out for commentPublic consultation has commenced for the draft First Points of Entry…
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2017-19 - Australian Wood Packaging Certification Scheme (AWPCS) – summary of major changes to AWPCS handbook guidelines

12 May 2017PurposeTo advise participants in the Australian Wood Packaging Certification Scheme (AWPCS) of key amendments to the AWPCS handbook guidelines, including auditing of certified facilities.Summary…
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2015-18 - Grain and Seed Exports Program – New import conditions for wheat and barley exports to China

27 April 2015PurposeTo advise Australian exporters that the import conditions for wheat (Triticum aestivum, Triticum durum and Triticum tauschii) and Barley (Hordeum vulgare) for processing and…
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Introduction

​​The Problem MCAS-S can assist in tracking the spread and increasing the effectiveness of control methods for invasive species. This guide is based on a simplified scenario of predicting the spread of a hypothetical invasive aquatic species across Australia. If you have not already downloaded…
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Domestic policy

The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is responsible for leading the development of national policy on agricultural and veterinary chemicals (agvet chemicals). Agvet chemicals include a range of products primarily developed to protect crops, livestock and domestic animals.…
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Mechanical Bushfire Fuel Load Reduction Programme

The purpose of the trials was to investigate whether mechanical fuel load reduction can reduce bushfire risk in an economical, socially acceptable and environmentally sound manner around key assets, such as conservation areas or townships, where prescribed burning is undesirable for a range of…
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2016-02 - Grain and Seed Exports Program – Review of pests associated with stored grains and plant products (excluding horticulture and forest products)

15 January 2016PurposeTo advise the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (department) Authorised Officers and Australian exporters of the revised list of live injurious insects requiring nil…
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2015-67 - Grain and Seed Exports Program - Updates to the inspection of forest products work instruction

17 December 2015PurposeTo advise industry and Authorised Officers of updates to the Inspection of Forest Products Work Instruction (FOP3001, 3002 and 3003). Background Following industry’s request, the…
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Australian shellfish quality assurance program: Export standards 2004

​​Foreword The Australian Shellfish Quality Assurance Program (ASQAP) is a government-industry co-operative program designed to assure the food safety of shellfish managed in accordance with its operational guidelines. The Australian Shellfish Quality Assurance Program Export Standards comprise…
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Animal health surveillance

Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and ForestryAustralia’s favourable animal health status is underpinned by our freedom from many economically important diseases that occur in other parts of the world. Surveillance is a key component of Australia’s animal health system.…
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