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2017-19 - Australian Wood Packaging Certification Scheme (AWPCS) – summary of major changes to AWPCS handbook guidelines

12 May 2017PurposeTo advise participants in the Australian Wood Packaging Certification Scheme (AWPCS) of key amendments to the AWPCS handbook guidelines, including auditing of certified facilities.Summary…
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2015-18 - Grain and Seed Exports Program – New import conditions for wheat and barley exports to China

27 April 2015PurposeTo advise Australian exporters that the import conditions for wheat (Triticum aestivum, Triticum durum and Triticum tauschii) and Barley (Hordeum vulgare) for processing and…
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AWTG Communiqué February 2024

Options for the Development of National Standards and Guidelines for Animal WelfareAWTG 24-01 noted an update from the secretariat that stakeholder engagement materials are being finalised, and meetings with targeted stakeholders to discuss the draft standards development framework will commence…
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Australia’s Framework of Criteria and Indicators

​​Australia's Sustainable Forest Management Framework of Criteria and Indicators 2008 – Policy Guidelines [1.6MB] details the seven criteria and 44 indicators in the framework used for reporting on the state of Australia's forests. It includes the rationale for the inclusion of each indicator in…
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Risk analysis efficiency trials

Australian agriculture has a strong trade focus and relies on the biosecurity system to safeguard industry from the impact of exotic pests and diseases. We undertake risk analyses to establish a balance…
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Australia New Zealand Biosecurity Cooperation Meeting (ANZBC) Meeting 20

Joint Communiqué14-15 November 2024, Melbourne, AustraliaOfficials from the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (NZ MPI) met face-to-face on 14-15 November 2024 for the twentieth meeting of the Australia New Zealand…
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Animal Biosecurity Advice 2024-A05 - Review of the biosecurity risks associated with importing dairy products for human consumption – second draft report

18 April 2024We invite you to comment on the draft report by 17 June 2024. The second draft report is available for review and comment on our Have Your Say website haveyoursay.agriculture.gov.au.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has conducted a review of the biosecurity risks…
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Our commitment to child safety

DownloadAnnual Child Safety Statement of Compliance (PDF 170 KB)Annual Child Safety Statement of Compliance (DOCX 61 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.DetailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 2025We must all protect and ensure…
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Plant Biosecurity Advice 2019-P06 - Release of the final report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh longan fruit from Vietnam

28 May 2019 This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Final report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh longan fruit from Vietnam. The final report recommends that the importation of fresh longan fruit to Australia from all commercial production…
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Animal Biosecurity Advice 2023-A12: Review of the risk of Japanese encephalitis in horses from approved countries – final report

9 October 2023In response to Japanese encephalitis virus being detected on the Australian mainland in 2022, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has conducted a policy review of the risk of Japanese encephalitis in horses imported from approved countries. All comments on the draft…
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