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How global markets help meet demand for structural sawnwood in AustraliaAustralia’s forest and wood products market is tightly linked to residential construction. During periods of heightened construction activity and demand for structural sawnwood, domestic production is supplemented by supply…
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12 March 2020
Who does this notice affect?
All importers of cats and dogs from Malaysia.
What has changed?
Malaysia is no longer considered an approved country for the export of cats and dogs to Australia. Under the recent Suspended Goods Determination, importation of cats and dogs directly…
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The word halal is Arabic and means ‘permissible’ or ‘lawful’ according to Islamic law. For meat and meat products to be recognised as halal, the animal must be slaughtered and processed in accordance with the requirements of Islamic law.Each year, Australia exports over 1 million tonnes of meat and…
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This indicator assesses the contribution of Australian forests to the global carbon cycle. Forest management can have a significant positive or negative impact on the global carbon cycle. This is the Key information for Indicator 5.1a, published October 2024.Key pointsThe total stock of carbon…
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May 2017
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Australian Government response to the Productivity Commission report: Inquiry into regulation of the Australian marine fisheries and aquaculture sectors [DOCX 82KB]
Australian Government response to the Productivity Commission report: Inquiry into regulation of the Australian…
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This step-by-step guide will help you to import frozen dog (Canis lupus familiaris) semen into Australia from New Zealand.Need to knowThis is a complex process. There are strict rules for how you can send frozen dog semen to Australia. Before you start the import process, we recommend you read this…
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Successful Innovation Grants recipients have been announced.
$29 million in grants will develop projects that can help farmers and communities thrive through future droughts.
Drought Resilience Innovation Grants support projects that help Australian farmers, and agricultural-…
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2 August 2018
This Biosecurity Advice announces the pest risk analysis for bacterial pathogens in the genus Xylella.
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) expects to release a draft report for a 60 day public consultation period in early 2019.
The importation of…
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How important are forests to the people of South East Queensland and the communities they live in? This is the question the Social Assessment set out to answer in the biggest project of its kind for the…
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The Quarantine Regulators Meeting (QRM), established in 2008, is an annual forum that connects government agencies responsible for or involved in biosecurity and border management.The QRM provides an opportunity for biosecurity agencies worldwide to discuss innovative topics, emerging issues, and…
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