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Authors: Joey Crowley-Shaw, Fred Litchfield & Tom Jackson
There is significant demand for high quality agricultural workforce data in Australia. This data is used by governments, industry bodies, research organisations and the farming community to measure and understand trends in labour…
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14 April 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All Customs Brokers, Importers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, and food importers who have premises that departmental officers may attend (for inspections, surveillance, or other purposes).
What has changed?
The department continues to experience…
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If you notice sick or dead birds or other animals, you should not touch them. If there are multiple dead birds or other animals, take photos or a video.Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.See more on reporting suspected bird…
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Joint Communiqué12 December 2025, Christchurch, New ZealandThe ANZBC held its twenty-first bilateral meeting in Christchurch, New Zealand on 12 December 2025 and brought together representatives from New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), and Australia’s Department of Agriculture,…
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02 March 2026PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice is to advise that applications for the accreditation of farms and packhouses, and the registration of treatment facilities are now open to export strawberries to Thailand for the 2026 season.Summary of changes and key pointsApplications are now open…
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When levies applyLevy applies to pasture seeds harvested in Australia and certified under a certification scheme.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the pasture seed levy.Who collects and paysThe levy is paid by the person who owns the pasture seeds immediately before they are harvested. We call…
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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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Tim Kane
Key points
Foot-and-mouth disease is not present in Australia.
It has recently been detected in neighbouring Indonesia for the first time in 30 years.
Border settings have been adjusted to keep Australia foot-and-mouth disease free as Indonesia gets this under control.
While…
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A Biosecurity Advice notice is a notice that informs stakeholders about the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Biosecurity's work. Biosecurity …
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The Australian Government partners with state, territory and local governments, the agriculture and finance sectors, charities and other not-for-profit organisations to help farmers and rural communities get ready for drought. We share information and seek feedback on drought-related…
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