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Overview
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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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2022.
We’re an Australian Government agency. Our decisions must be transparent. Our policies credible. Our practices fair and ethical.
We strive to deliver efficient and accountable services to the public.
We must meet certain reporting…
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Introduction
On 14 November 2019, the Senate moved that the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee inquire into the Federal Government’s response to the drought occurring at that time, and the adequacy and appropriateness of policies and measures to support farmers, regional…
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Registrations open for Narrogin Regional Outlook conference
Registrations are now open for the Narrogin Regional Outlook conference on Tuesday 28 August. Join ABARES and delegates from around the Central…
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High global energy prices and disruptions to global supply chains led to sharp rises in farm input costs, including fertiliser and diesel, in 2021 and 2022.
International energy prices have been falling since mid-2022. However, the cost of fertiliser and fuel remain higher than long-term averages…
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Imported plants and their products can introduce exotic and unwanted weeds, pests and diseases into Australia. These can threaten our natural environment, our food security and economy.
We protect Australia’s biosecurity status through education and targeted regulation.
Shared responsibility
We…
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Some horticulture export registered establishment occupiers may be eligible for a reduced annual registered establishment charge for the financial year. The ‘small horticultural products registered establishment’ (SHPRE) charging rate is applied based on specific eligibility criteria.
Eligibility…
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Product testing requirements
All products produced at export registered establishments must meet the microbiological limits specified by the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code), importing country requirements and be produced in accordance with the company requirements documented…
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13 June 2012
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is publishing this IAN to advise industry that Decree 38 will enter into force on 11 June 2012. This Decree will have the…
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Tim Kane
Key points
Foot-and-mouth disease is not present in Australia.
It has recently been detected in neighbouring Indonesia for the first time in 30 years.
Border settings have been adjusted to keep Australia foot-and-mouth disease free as Indonesia gets this under control.
While…
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