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Australia's forests – overview

Information for this profile is drawn from Australia's State of the Forests Report 2018​ (SOFR)​. ABARES is in the process of updating indicators for SOFR with data up to or as at 2021. This forest profile will be updated with new data in early 2024. Australia has 134 million…
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Australia's forests – overview

This overview has been superseded by the 2019 version.  View the complete Australian forest profiles series. Information for this overview ​is drawn from Australia's State of the Forests Report 2013. Eucalypt forest, New England National Park, New South Wales Rohan Jacobson Australia…
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Release from biosecurity control

(previously known as coastal strip or coastal status)​Pre-arrival reporting for arrival in Australian territory​​​All international vessels intending to arrive in Australia are required to submit pre-arrival reporting to the department prior to arrival for each voyage in Australian territory.…
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New identity check process for cats and dogs from the United Kingdom travelling to Australia

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and the United Kingdom (UK) have agreed to implement the identity verification process for cats and dogs planning to be imported to Australia from the UK (including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland).From 4 November 2024,…
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Human dimensions research

Human dimensions research is part of ABARES’ applied social research and analysis. Reports have been prepared for the Department of Agriculture, other government agencies, research and development corporations, and industry bodies. [expand all] Trends in the Australian Agricultural Workforce…
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Australian Government response to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee second interim and final reports: Effect of market consolidation on the red meat processing sector

​​Introduction The Australian Government welcomes the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee’s reports (interim and final) on the effect of market consolidation on the red meat processing sector (the Reports). The Australian Government thanks the Committee members for…
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Approved manufacturers of official marks and marking devices

List current as of 24 July 2025The following companies are approved manufacturers of official marks and marking devices under the Export Control Rules 2021 (the Rules).Approved manufacturers are required to comply with a Code of Practice. Official marks, including software, may only be ordered by…
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Announcement Information Paper

​​​​​​​​​​​​Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, 2016The purpose of the Announcement Information Paper is to provide background information about the review of biosecurity import requirements for…
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Non-regulated analysis of existing policy for fresh strawberry fruit from the Republic of Korea

​​​​​​We have completed a non-regulated analysis of existing policy for the importation of fresh strawberry fruit from the Republic of Korea into Australia.  Additional resources were allocated to the analysis through the 2015 Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper. There were three…
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2021-26: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

Date of issue: 26 November 2021 Date of effect: From 1 January 2022 Reference Number: MAA2021-46 (Dairy), MAA2021-26 (Seafood), MAA2021-20 (NPG) Related: MAA2021-38, 40, 41 & 43 (Dairy), MAA2021-20, 21, 22 & 24 (Seafood), MAA2021-14, 15, 16 & 18 (NPG) Attention: Industries—…
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