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Ground cover provides the protective layer of living and decaying plant material on the soil surface. Farmers and graziers impact on ground cover through their daily management. Management practices that reduce ground cover degrade the soil and water assets that support agricultural production and…
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15 July 2019PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify stakeholders of updates to the Plant Export Management System. Summary of changes and key pointsAuthorised Officers (AOs) are now able to…
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A team from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry are currently undertaking a joint plant health survey with the Timor-Leste Directorate for Quarantine and Biosecurity (DNQB) for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.
As part of the department’s International Plant Health…
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As of 1 December 2023, after a 30-year tenure with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Dr Mark Schipp will be retiring from the Australian Public Service.
Dr Schipp was appointed Chief Veterinary Officer of Australia in 2011. During his tenure he has led Australia’s national…
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16 November 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, vessel masters, biosecurity industry participants and shipping agents.
What has changed?
Purpose
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries…
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3 November 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, vessel masters, biosecurity industry participants and shipping agents.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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8 August 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Biosecurity industry participants (BIPs) and accredited persons operating under the department’s class 19.1 non-commodity for containerised cargo clearance (NCCC) approved arrangement, continued biosecurity competency (CBC) providers and registered…
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22 October 2021
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Scheduling and Workload Management System (SWMS) Frequently Asked Questions PDF
Scheduling and Workload Management System (SWMS) Frequently Asked Questions DOCX
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise all clients requesting plant export inspections in…
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The Commonwealth Fisheries Bycatch Policy is currently under review. We are seeking your feedback on the draft review report until 5 December 2024. Visit our Have Your Say page here.The Commonwealth’s Policy on Fisheries Bycatch (Bycatch Policy) provides a framework for managing fishing-related…
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Review of documentary requirementsThe department utilises policies to aid the consistent assessment of biosecurity and imported food risks. These policies include the Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements and the Non-commodity information requirements policies. The department…
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