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The Animal Welfare Task Group (AWTG) is a committee of officials from all Australian jurisdictions. It oversees the development of national animal welfare standards and guidelines. These aim to improve national consistency, making it easier for industry, the community and trading partners to…
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The Australian Government commenced a review of the FHA program settings in October 2018. The review looked to determine:whether the program was reaching farmers in needif the original program objectives were being metif the program remained fit-for-purposeif the program contributed to an enduring…
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Australian scientists have observed signs consistent with H5 avian influenza (bird flu) in wildlife during a management voyage to sub-Antarctic Heard Island.At this stage it is not a confirmed detection. It reinforces the need for Australia to remain focused on preparing for an outbreak.Heard…
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The recognised offshore cleaning and pre-inspection providers (ROCIP) scheme ensures that used passenger vehicles and motorcycles exported from a recognised facility and load ports arrive in Australia free from biosecurity risk material.Recognised providers clean used passenger vehicles or…
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Date of notice: 9 October 2014
Date of effect: 1 October 2014Purpose The following information provides further guidance for registered establishments that prepare fish and fish products for…
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24 September 2019PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise of updated phytosanitary conditions for certain fruit exports to the European Union (EU), following previous industry advice on 30…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regulates the movement of all vessels, goods and passengers from the Torres Strait under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
This includes the monitoring of vessels arriving on mainland Australia from designated biosecurity zones in the Torres Strait,…
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25 October 2024Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders associated with the import of live cats and dogs (including assistance dogs) from the United Kingdom (UK) to Australian territory, including importers, pet transport agents, and official and government-approved veterinarians.What has changed?A…
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CSIROAnimals have been used in research for millennia – some of the first recorded experiments on animals date back to the 4th century BCE. Use of animals for the development and testing of medical products like medicines, vaccines and diagnostic procedures has been critically important to the…
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A man involved in an illegal wildlife trafficking ring has been sentenced to 9 months in prison after pleading guilty to 3 offences related to smuggling exotic animals into Australia.Jesse Sayeg admitted to illegally importing live tortoises and turtles in Caloundra Magistrates Court in Queensland…
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