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During the week ending 29 September 2021, a trough of low-pressure systems resulted in rainfall in parts of eastern Australia, while a cold front off the Southern Ocean brought substantial rainfall to western Tasmania. Weak…
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Notice issued: 21 June 2024From 1 July 2024, the levy and charge on sweet potatoes produced in Australia and sold or exported will change.The new levy and charge rate for sweet potatoes will be 0.5 per cent of the sale price or free on-board value. This change reduces the existing marketing…
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Certain food, plant material and animal products from overseas could introduce serious pests and diseases into Australia, devastating our valuable agriculture and tourism industries, unique environment and our way of life.Before you bring or mail goods to Australia, check that it's allowed into…
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We have completed the final report on the import risk review for dairy products for human consumption.
Steps to complete this risk analysisWhen we do a risk analysis, we:review the science on pests and diseases of concernassess and analyse biosecurity…
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Latest updateSafeguarding Arrangement applications are now closed for the 2024-25 BMSB season.The Safeguarding Arrangements Scheme (the scheme) offers an alternative clearance pathway for BMSB targeted goods shipped in hard six-sided containers from risk countries during the BMSB risk season, 1…
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Huanglongbing causes uneven mottling across leaves leading to the eventual death of the citrus plant.M.E. Rogers, UFL, idtools.org.
Huanglongbing and vectorsExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A bacterial disease that causes yellowing, blotchy mottling, and unseasonal leaf flushing,…
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All export registered establishments that prepare, handle and store prescribed dairy products must have an Approved arrangement (AA).
To become export registered you must document and submit a proposed arrangement. This will be assessed by an auditor to determine if your documented system…
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This is the Supporting information for Indicator 3.1b, published October 2024. Area of forest fire by year, jurisdiction and planned/unplanned status, 2016-17 to 2020-21: full tableThe area of planned fire remained relatively constant in most jurisdictions over the period of 2016-17 to 2020-21…
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