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When levies applyLevy applies to emus and ostriches slaughtered in Australia at an abattoir for human consumption in or outside Australia.ExemptionsLevy does not apply to the slaughter of emus and ostriches whose carcases are condemned or rejected as being unfit for human consumption under a…
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Date of issue: 20 March 2021
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: IAN 2021-07
Attention:
Industry bodies, Dairy Export Consultative Committee
Registered export manufacturing establishments
Registered licensed exporters and EDI users
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources—…
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The WRA system was developed after a review of Australia’s biosecurity systems which identified the need to screen plants for weed potential before importation.Nairn Quarantine ReviewBefore 1996, plants…
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29 July 2015This Biosecurity Advice (BA) invites stakeholders to provide comments on the ‘Draft review of policy: importation of Zantedeschia dormant tubers into Australia’ by 28 August 2015.BackgroundThe Australian Government Department of Agriculture initiated this review of existing policy in…
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For the first time Australia has a national, coordinated and forward thinking approach to managing our soil.
The National Soil Research, Development and Extension Strategy - 'Securing Australia’s soil for profitable industries and healthy landscapes' (soil RD&E strategy) will ensure soils…
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On 1 June 2015 the (then) Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (now the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) and the National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) published a discussion paper, "Modernising Australia’s approach to managing established pests and diseases of national…
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Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human health…
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About carbon
Carbon is an amazing atom. It loves to bond with other atoms, which is why it has been called 'the glue of life'. Carbon is the fourth most abundant element in the universe. It is found in all organic matter, and makes up a large proportion of all…
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OverviewThis project developed robust whole genome sequencing procedures for the early detection and characterisation of lumpy skin disease and African horse sickness viruses. The goal is to reduce the consequences of their outbreaks in Australia.The genomic sequencing probes and procedures are now…
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Question: Which Statutory Fishing Rights are eligible for tender?
Commonwealth Trawl Sector Boat Statutory Fishing Rights (boat SFRs).
Question: When will the process be finalised?
We understand that boat SFR owners would prefer to know if their tenders have been accepted before the…
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