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One of the primary functions of the Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC) is to remain ready to defend Australia’s crops and environment should locust numbers begin to swell. Being prepared involves making sure staff are well trained, the most effective pesticides are on-hand and the latest in…
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The area of forest land where priority is given to protecting soil and hydrological functions provides an indication of the emphasis being placed by society on the conservation of these values. This indicator includes areas managed to protect soil and water by excluding incompatible activities.This…
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Authors: Niki Dufty, Shiji Zhao, Walter Shafron and Haydn Valle
Figure 1 Farm workers by type of employment and industry, 2015–16
average per farm
ABARES analysis of labour use in the dairy industry shows the industry has distinct labour force requirements and faces different…
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From an inconspicuous looking building in the heart of Canberra’s industrial area Fyshwick, the Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC)* monitors an area covering approximately 25% of the Australian mainland. With support of radar, light traps, out-posted field surveillance officers and reports…
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OverviewAgricultural traceability is a shared responsibility between industry, governments and the broader agricultural supply-chain participants. The Australian Government has committed over $127 million to enhancing agricultural traceability. Activities will support action to meet the objectives…
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Small Pelagic Fishery
In May 2010, the Australian Fisheries Management Authority granted provisional allocation of statutory fishing rights in the Small Pelagic Fishery, under the Small Pelagic Fishery…
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21/12/2022
Who does this notice affect?
Customs brokers and importers of consignments over $1000 imported as sea cargo.
What has changed?
The purpose of this advice notice is to:
remind industry about the commencement of cost recovery from 16 January 2023 to manage the risk of hitchhiker…
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ABARES held its Warragul Regional Outlook conference on Wednesday 30 October.
We examined the key issues for agriculture at sessions on Investing in primary industries and growing our future, New and innovative approaches to agricultural production and Innovation in financing and value adding.…
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ABARES held its Mount Gambier Regional Outlook conference on Wednesday 25 September.We examined the key issues for agriculture at sessions on Investing in primary industries and growing our future, Overcoming challenges and…
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ABARES held its Darwin Regional Outlook conference on Wednesday 3 July. We examined the key issues for agriculture at sessions on Investing in primary industries and growing our future; Challenges and opportunities for the NT…
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