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New analysis released today by ABARES examines Australian Agriculture’s extensive sustainability credentials—and the importance of demonstrating them to consumers and investors in the future.
ABARES Executive Director Dr Jared Greenville said Australian agriculture can demonstrate strong…
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3 April 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.What has changed?Following…
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18 June 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.What has changed?Following…
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2 July 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.What has changed?Following…
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When levies and export charges applyLevyLevy applies to almonds harvested in Australia if the person who owns the almonds immediately after harvest:sold the almondsprocessed the almonds themselves, orhad the almonds processed by another person.Export chargeExport charge applies to almonds…
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We have prepared a draft report for the Review of live marine ornamental fish import policy. The draft report has now been published for public consultation.
Steps to complete this risk analysisWhen we do a risk analysis, we:review the science on pathogenic…
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When levies applyLevy applies to the slaughter of deer in Australia at an abattoir for human consumption in or outside Australia.ExemptionsLevy does not apply to the slaughter of deer whose carcases are condemned or rejected as being unfit for human consumption under a Commonwealth, State or…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has opened consultation to help shape the way the new biosecurity protection levy will be applied.
The 2023-24 Federal Budget delivered sustainable funding to Australia’s critical biosecurity system. This included $1.03 billion over the…
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You can apply for an exemption from one or more provisions of the legislation in relation to relevant goods.This includes the ability to apply for an exemption from an approved arrangement to export livestock.Our exemptions policyOur live animal export exemptions policy includes information on:…
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Australia’s economy relies on strong and open trade. Every day, we import a range of live animals, plants and animal and plant products.
We must determine if an animal, plant or animal/plant product is safe to import to Australia before importing it. This is because these imported goods…
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