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Decision processUntil 1 May 2028 the export of live sheep by sea may continue under the Export Control Act 2020 without caps or quotas. The export regulatory requirements, including the animal welfare requirements, remain in place.Other livestock exports continue, including of live cattle and…
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What is Sterile Insect Technique?
Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) is a recognised phytosanitary procedure for pest management under the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs). It is a sterilisation technique that can provide effective control of target insect populations such as…
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28 September 2018
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Draft group pest risk analysis for mealybugs and the viruses they transmit on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut-flower and foliage imports.
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) is…
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Farmers and rural communities face many risks to their business. These include droughts, natural disasters, pests and diseases, and other market disruptions.There are programs and services to help you prepare for, manage and recover from these events. Rural supportHelp in hard times, including…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, April 2016This statement outlines the department’s approach to managing compliance with biosecurity conditions, but does not consider the development or…
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21 November 2017The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is proposing changes to the biosecurity cost recovery charges applied to non-broker approved arrangements.The changes reduce the annual…
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You can only bring your cat or dog into Australia under strict import conditions. These safeguard our agriculture, environment, native and domestic animals, and our people. They are based on rigorous scientific analyses to manage biosecurity risks.New identity check process for cats and dogs from…
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22 April 2022
Who does this notice affect?
This notice applies to regional officers, importers, customs brokers and industry stakeholders.
What has changed?
Importers are advised that the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-Prohibited Goods) Determination 2021 (Goods Determination) has been…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
During the week ending 28 July 2021, cold fronts and troughs brought rainfall to much of southern Australia. A high-pressure system and associated cloud free skies saw little to no rainfall across the northern half…
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Export Industry Advice notices 2024DateNo.Description24 December 20242024-76Horticulture – Lifting of the suspension of capsicum, chilli and tomato exports to New Caledonia20 December 20242024-75Horticulture – Update to packhouse grower supplier model instructional material12 December 20242024-…
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