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Update October 2024The department has finalised a review of the approved sources of tissue culture free of media with the key objective of ensuring our ongoing assurance responsibilities continue to be met.As part of the review, the following key measures have been implemented:Development of a new…
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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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The Australian Government has committed $33.8 million over 15 years (2014-2029) to help farmers gain improved access to safe and effective agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals, and assist them in producing food for Australia and the world.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization recently indicated that global agricultural production would need to increase by 70 percent by 2050 in order to meet the rising international…
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DGO08/565
Mr John Cahill
Chief Executive
Biosecurity Australia
GPO Box 858
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Dear Mr Cahill
I refer to the release by Biosecurity Australia (BA) in May 2008 of the…
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28 August 2020
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed?
In response to the rapid expansion of Brown marmorated stink…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Export Documentation System (EXDOC) is used to generate export documents.
EXDOC can be used to electronically request and issue:
export permits
certificates and related documents as required by importing countries.
To register as an…
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Your Ref:
Our Ref:
Enquiries:
Date: 27 June 2008
Ms. Louise van Meurs
Plant Biosecurity
Biosecurity Australia
DAFF
GPO Box 858
Canberra ACT 2601
Dear Louise
Submission to the…
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14 November 2023
Who does this notice affect?
This notice affects biosecurity industry participants who hold approved arrangements under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
What has changed?
Approved arrangements enable businesses to carry out activities to manage biosecurity risks associated with their…
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The Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (the Convention) established the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC). The WCPFC is an inter-governmental organisation with the objective to ensure the long…
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