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32-2016 - Less than one month until new biosecurity legislation commences

18 May 2016Who does this notice affect?This notice is for those who are interested in the progress of the new biosecurity legislation.What has changed?The Australian Government, through the Department of…
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74-2017 - Indian phytosanitary certificates

​​​4 August 2017Who does this notice affect?Importers of plants and plant products that require phytosanitary certification, their agents and accredited persons lodging import declarations using the…
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164-2018 - Countries that have advised they can supply updated health certification that meets Australia’s new import conditions for par-cooked breaded, battered and crumbed (BBC) prawns

​​21 November 2018Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers of prawns and prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers.What has changed? All BBC…
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Great Britain – Organics: Labelling Rules (2021-04)

Date of issue: 13 April 2021 Date of effect: 1 January 2021 Reference Number: MAA 2021-04 Attention: Organic operators and exporters, organic certifying bodies, industry bodies Purpose This Market Access Advice provides information on the labelling requirements for organic goods produced for…
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157-2020 - Importers and customs brokers to provide manufacturer’s safety data sheet to inspecting officer when lodging consignments of containerised fertiliser

Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers and customs brokers who import containerised fertiliser classified as a hazardous chemical. What has changed? Importers and brokers are required to lodge all relevant safety information pertaining to hazardous chemicals, to…
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Regional Outlook conferences

We’re looking forward to visiting your region.The ABARES Regional Outlook conferences are an essential part of sharing our commodity forecasts and research results, and hearing from you about key regional agricultural issues. We…
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127-2018 - Countries currently approved to meet Australia’s new import conditions for par-cooked breaded, battered and crumbed (BBC) prawns

21 September 2018Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to importers of prawns and prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers.What has changed?All BBC prawns…
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AFFA Submission to the Senate inquiry on NZ apples

​Inquiry by the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee, into: The administration and management by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service and the Department of…
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Response to the Biosecurity Australia Issues paper for the import risk analysis for fresh apple fruit from the USA - Department of Agriculture and Food Government of Western Australia

Louise van Meurs Plant Biosecurity Biosecurity Australia DAFF GPO Box 858 Canberra ACT 2601 Your Ref: Our Ref: Enquiries: S Tuten (08)9368 3434 Date: 14 July 2008 Dear Louise…
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The Australian Fishing Zone

The Australian Fishing Zone (AFZ) was first declared in 1979. It covers Commonwealth waters—generally from 3 nautical miles to 200 nautical miles from the Australian coast. The AFZ is established through the Fisheries Management Act 1991. It relates only to the use or protection of…
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