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We recognise and support the important role that community, farming and industry organisations play as part of the Landcare movement.This involvement builds community capacity to sustainably manage natural resources including reducing adverse impacts and improving the condition of:…
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Under the Biosecurity Act 2015, all international vessels and goods become subject to biosecurity control when they enter Australian territorial seas.If your vessel is subject to biosecurity control, you can only enter Australia at ports that are first points of entry (FPOE). This is unless we have…
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Imported plant material can pose a high risk of introducing exotic and unwanted pests and diseases into Australia if they are not sufficiently processed.
To ensure that the associated risks are managed to keep Australia’s biosecurity protected, certain imported plant materials may be processed…
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09 May 2025Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who are required to book and manage requests for inspections through the Biosecurity Portal using the ‘Sign in with your Digital ID’ (myID) pathway.Approved…
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Date of issue: 9 December 2022
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: IAN 2022-07
Attention
Organic operators and exporters, organic certifying bodies, industry bodies
Purpose
To advise of the newly appointed independent chair of the National Standard Advisory Committee.
Key points…
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and ForestryDownloadWork health and safety commitment statement (PDF 2.0 MB)If you have difficulty accessing this file, visit web accessibility for assistance.Working collaboratively to prevent harmThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is…
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Communique - 9 February 2021
The second WA RFA Annual Meeting of Officials took place on 9 February 2021. The meeting was attended by officials from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment; the WA Government Department of Biodiversity,…
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OverviewThe department delivered Exercise Paratus – a multiyear exercise program. It aimed to enhance Australia’s capability to respond to current and emerging biosecurity threats.The objectives of the exercise were to:practice our emergency management arrangements to enhance internal capability to…
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The department is responsible for activities which enhance the natural resource base on which our portfolio industries rely by:developing national initiatives to address issues of sustainable resources management and useconducting research to build an information base and encourage information-…
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Carbon farming not only benefits the climate by reducing GHG emissions and storing more carbon. It can also provide other benefits — called co-benefits — including:healthier and more productive soils, better managed and more productive livestock and pasture,…
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