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In response to the current escalation of HPAI outbreaks globally (in particular, the situation in the United States), I would like to assure Australians that the risk of AI viruses entering Australia from other countries is low.
Australia has a world-class biosecurity system and there are strong…
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Options for the Development of National Standards and Guidelines for Animal WelfareAWTG 24-04 noted an update from the secretariat that a subgroup meeting is being scheduled to discuss the incorporation of feedback from targeted stakeholder engagement into the draft standards development framework.…
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Budding musicians across the Northern Territory have the chance to share in more than $11,000 in prize money through a new music competition launched on 16 July.The Northern Australia People, Capacity and Response Network (NAPCaRN) launched the inaugural “Caring for Country Music Competition” in…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, October 2016
The booklet Importing timber and timber products – what’s inside? helps buyers, importers and industry recognise and report signs of pest activity in imported timber and timber products (such as furniture), while being unloaded or in…
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Importer supply chain trial update
The department’s proof-of-concept trial of new arrangements for imported cargo is well underway.
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Biosecurity is a critical part of the government's efforts to prevent, respond to and recover from pests and diseases that threaten the…
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How levies and charges workWe impose levies and charges on agricultural products at the request of primary industries (agriculture, fisheries and forestry producers and their representatives).Whether a levy or charge is imposed depends on whether the product is sold, processed or used to…
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The Department of Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is responsible for managing the biosecurity risks and consumer safety requirements relating to plant based products for human consumption (food, drink, medicine and therapeutics) imported to Australia.
This is administered…
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Date of issue: 22 July 2024Date of effect: 22 July 2024Reference Number: MAA2024-08AttentionIndustry bodies: Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Trade Advisory Group, Seafood Industry AustraliaSeafood Export EstablishmentsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry: Central and…
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Voluntary fumigation of fresh cut flowers and foliage, during the Christmas and New Year period.
Who does this notice affect?
Industry stakeholders including importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported cut flowers and foliage.
What has changed?…
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A woman has been prosecuted for illegally importing more than 62,000 kilograms of Thai food into Australia, for distribution on Sydney’s black market.The woman coordinated the importation of illegal pork products, insect-infested fresh fruit and vegetables, frog meat and raw prawns by misdeclaring…
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