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2021-58: Plant Export Operations – Updated information on registration for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

27 October 2021PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to provide updated information on the registration of food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China, and product labelling requirements for food products exported to China.Key pointsA recording of the Webinar…
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Distribution and impacts of established pest animals and weeds

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES), the science and economics division of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry conducts research on a range of topics, from land use, fisheries, forests, biosecurity, social sciences and more.In the…
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Papaya levy and export charge

 When levies and export charges applyLevyLevy applies to papaya harvested in Australia if the person who owns them immediately after harvest: sold the papayaprocessed the papaya themselves, orhad the papaya processed by another person. Export chargeExport charge applies to papaya…
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Future Drought Fund Communities Program

Communities which rely on agriculture need strong networks and local leaders. This is important in helping to build drought resilience.That’s why the Future Drought Fund is investing in the Communities Program, with $36 million in funding over 4 years (2024-2028).The Future Drought has worked in…
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Government responses

We publish our responses to inquiries, reviews and reports that relate to our work. We do this to be open and transparent about what we do.Current responsesRead our current responses:Australian Government response to the Review of the operation of the Regional Investment Corporation Act 2018 -…
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3. Results of the case study

​​This section presents results for each of the indicators tested in this case study. The key uses and limitations of each indicator are explained, and conclusions are drawn as to its usefulness of the…
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Types of timber, bamboo and related products

Timber, bamboo and related products must meet the import conditions published in our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).We have categorised the common types of timber, bamboo and related products below. This information will help you to find the most appropriate BICON case for your goods…
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Labour use in Australian agriculture: Analysis of survey results, 2021–22

Authors: Rhys Downham and Fred Litchfield Labour is a key input to Australian agriculture and there is significant interest in understanding whether labour markets are meeting the needs of the Australian farm sector. This interest has recently been heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic, which…
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Importing seeds for planting

News and alertsChanges to Vegetable seed for sowingFrom 1 July 2025 an import permit will be required for Brassicaceous seed requiring treatment and Cucurbitaceous seed requiring testing and/or treatment, that are imported for an end use of sowing. Importers will be able to apply for import permits…
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Queensland Government submission

​​​Quensland Government, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Floor 8 Primary Industries Building 80 Ann Street Brisbane GPO Box 46 Brisbane Queensland 4001 Australia Business Centre 13…
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