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30 October 2014
Notes from the ChairThe Marine Pest Sectoral Committee (MPSC) held its eighth meeting in Canberra in October 2014, preceded by the Industry Consultation Day. I would like to extend my…
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Australia exercises strict biosecurity measures designed to protect plant and animal health.
All machinery imported into Australia must be free from contamination such as seeds, soil, plant and animal materials
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries…
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The Australian Government’s current approach to drought policy has been informed by its history.States and territories have primary legislative and administrative responsibility for natural resources and agriculture. This includes:land usewater managementdrought response and planning.However, all…
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In 2019, the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry recommended that a national scheme of farm debt mediation (FDM) be enacted.
The Australian Government has consulted with state and territory governments about developing a harmonised…
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6 September 2019Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including Master Consolidators, vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity…
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Codex Ad hoc Intergovernmental Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance
(Host Government - Republic of Korea)
The Codex Ad hoc Intergovernmental Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance is responsible for developing guidance on methodology and processes for risk assessment and…
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11 December 2019
Who does this notice effect?
Customs brokers and importers of consignments over $1000.
Vessel operators or their agent.
Key points
The Australian Government has decided to expand the types of biosecurity activities that are cost recovered.
The department has published an…
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17 September 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of relevance to importers, customs brokers and agents, exporters of live fish and other seafood, biosecurity industry participants and accredited persons operating under the department’s Approved Arrangements (classes 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3…
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1. Import conditions – identify and comply All wooden, bamboo and similar articles imported for personal use are subject to import conditions, whether imported as passenger luggage, through the mail,…
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6 July 2017Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to importers of (certain/specific) uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers…
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