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We can expect that the commercialisation of genetically modified (GM) canola would have very little, if any, impact on organic agriculture in Australia.
The direct impacts on organic canola production are likely to be negligible. Only very small amounts of organic canola and…
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Two travellers have received civil penalties totalling $54,000 following multiple attempts to circumvent Australia’s biosecurity laws and conceal more than 240 live fish through Melbourne International Airport.
The ornamental fish in water were found during…
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Final review of existing policy
[expand all]Why was the review of policy undertaken?The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources initiated this review in response to…
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Importing equipment The department aims to safeguard Australia’s animal and plant health status to maintain overseas markets and protect the economy and environment from the impact of exotic pests and…
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5 April 2022
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry and authorised officers (AOs) of the commencement of a limited trial for AO audits.
Summary of changes and key points
We are reimagining the audit process to make it more efficient and effective. Key to this work is…
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18 May 2022
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers of Carya species imported as seed for sowing, and their customs brokers.
What will be changing?
As advised through Industry Advice Notice 79-2022, the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the…
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Date of issue: 28 June 2021
Date of effect: 26 July 2021
Reference Number: MAA2021-13
Related MAAs: MAA 2010-11, MAA 2010-12, MAA 2011-13, MAA 2011-15, MAA 2013-01
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – Seafood Export Consultative Committee
Export registered establishments…
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Australia is home to about 400 shark and ray species out of the 1,100 or so species found worldwide. Around 160 of these species are believed to be only found in Australian waters.Australia has joined with other states in committing to ensure the conservation and management of sharks and their long…
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Indicator 6.5b: Wage rates and injury rates within the forest sector (2024) - Supporting information
This is Supporting information for Indicator 6.5b, published July 2024.Data sourcesThis indicator presents data derived from Australian Bureau of Statistics surveys and Safe Work Australia data.ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) (2021-22). Australian Industry. Australian Bureau of Statistics,…
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[expand all]The risk analysis processWhy is this non-regulated analysis of existing policy being undertaken?The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) helps…
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