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Our National Priority Plant Pests (NPPP) list highlights the threats Australia faces from plant pests and diseases.The NPPP guides national action and investment of public funds to address these threats. This effort often has broader benefits to the system than just in preparedness for the specific…
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The Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) is a legally binding treaty that was put in place to ensure the long-term sustainability of non-tuna fishery resources in the Southern Indian Ocean.SIOFA promotes the sustainable development of fisheries in the Southern Indian Ocean…
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19 December 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry stakeholders and Authorised Officers of the 2025-26 end of year closure office arrangements for the department and the Non-prescribed Goods Export Program.Summary of changes and key pointsThe department’s Canberra…
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A National Food Council (the council) has been established to advise on the development of the strategy. It is a skills-based, multi-disciplinary council comprising members with considerable knowledge and experience from across our food system. It reflects the complexity and inter-connectedness of…
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The Office of the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) is a team of scientists and policy makers who support the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer (ACVO), Dr Beth Cookson in the delivery of her role and responsibilities.The ACVO is the primary representative of, and advisor to, the…
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Food is essential to life and central to Australia’s culture and the economy. Australians participate in the food system as producers, processors, sellers, and consumers.Australia has a global reputation as a producer of safe, nutritious and high‑quality food. A recent ABARES report indicates we…
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In response to the referral from Agriculture Senior Officials, the Animal Welfare Task Group (AWTG) is examining the use of virtual fencing technology - GPS-enabled neckband or collar devices worn by livestock producing electric pulses to deter animals from approaching or crossing a virtual fence…
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The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) is an intergovernmental organisation mandated to sustainably manage highly migratory (tuna and tuna-like) fisheries resources in the Indian Ocean. The objective of the IOTC is to promote cooperation amongst contracting members to ensure through appropriate…
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This list is referenced in sections 13, 42, and 55 of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021 (Goods Determination).The Goods Determination requires that goods included in certain classes of goods, and that are the subject of an import declaration, must not be…
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[expand all]From the Chief ScientistOn the 7th December 2015 the Prime Minister, the Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP, announced the Government's National Innovation and Science Agenda. Through this Agenda, the Government will invest $1.1…
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