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DetailsThe Regulatory Practice Statement outlines how we approach our regulatory responsibilities.The work we do plays a critical role in managing and enhancing Australia’s agriculture, unique environment, heritage and water resources.The statement outlines:our regulatory responsibilitieswhat…
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Date of issue: 31 October 2018
Who does this notice affect?
All exporters and agents who engage with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) for electronic and manual assessments of export documentation.
Background
The department is undertaking initiatives to…
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Key factsEffective national surveillance and control of animal diseases in Australia requires cooperative partnerships among the government agencies, organisations, commercial companies and individuals who are involved in the animal industries.Australia’s animal health system includes all…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is Australia’s largest public sector employer of veterinarians.
If you are interested in an exciting, challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to consider the opportunities that the department can offer.
The work of the Office of the…
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July 2025Australian Government response to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee report: Customs Legislation Amendment (Commercial Greyhound Export and Import Prohibition) Bill 2021Download PDF - 250 KBIf you have difficulty accessing these files, contact us for help.…
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Australia’s economy relies on strong, open trade. Every day, we import a range of live animals, plants and animal and plant products.We must determine if an animal, plant or animal/plant product is safe to import to Australia. This is because imported goods can carry serious pests and diseases. We…
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September 23-29 2007Field Visit Report - Ginger Production and Processing in Fiji
Acknowledgement
Vinaka vaka levu to the Director of Quarantine and all staff for their time and effort in making…
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As climate variability continues to impact Australian agriculture, farmers are looking for proven ways to mitigate the impacts by building resilience into their businesses.Under the Future Drought Fund’s Long-term Trials program, different scenarios for crop…
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22 January 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial and non-commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Water and…
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In 2019 the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment and its partners marked 30 years of continuous operations under the Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy (NAQS). The NAQS initiative commenced in July 1989, initially as a 3-year trial focussed on early detection of incursions of…
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