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Travelling within Australia

​​The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is responsible for protecting Australia’s environment and agricultural industries from the introduction of pests and diseases from other countries. Interstate quarantine is a serious issue. Pests, diseases and weeds can spread from one part…
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Principles of survey design to show presence or absence of infectious disease in aquatic animals

Publication details​Cameron A, National Aquatic Animal Health Technical Working Group, 2004 The Australian and New Zealand standard diagnostic procedure (ANZSDP) for principles for the design and…
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Import industry advice notices 2025

SubscribeImport Industry Advice Notices email notification system Import Industry Advice Notices RSS FeedImport industry advice notices 2025Note: Industry notices relating to biosecurity import systems (e.g. relating to outages, service disruptions and maintenance) have now been moved to a new…
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Biosecurity Advice 2015/04 - Draft report for the non-regulated analysis of existing policy for fresh nectarine fruit from China

28 May 2015This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Draft report for the non-regulated analysis of existing policy for fresh nectarine fruit from China.The draft report identifies pests that require phytosanitary measures to manage the risk to a very low level in order to…
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Leadership team

Dr Jared Greenville, Executive DirectorDr Jared Greenville was appointed Executive Director of ABARES in 2020.In this role he leads a comprehensive program of economic analysis and scientific research across Australian agriculture, fisheries and forestry. The Bureau’s work underpins the development…
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United States beef arrangements

Australian beef can enter the United States through entitlements negotiated under the World Trade Organization (WTO) framework, and the Australia–United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSTFA).Under these arrangements, Australian exporters can export up to 449,482 metric tonnes of beef (combined WTO…
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Fankhauser Apples

​Fankhauser Apples Submission Fankhauser Apples 515 Old Drouin Road, Drouin, Vic 3818 Phone: +61 3 5625 2596 ABN: 87083.625717 ACN: 114 989 936 www.fankhauserapples.com.au To whom it may concern, I am a 4th generation apple grower from Drouin in Gippsland, Victoria. I am writing to you in…
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Previous proposal: Onshore Biosecurity Levy (2018-19)

The government of the day proposed an Onshore Biosecurity Levy as part of the 2018-19 Federal Budget. This proposal did not proceed. This page provides information on its background and work completed regarding the proposal. Background A Biosecurity Imports Levy was a recommendation of the 2017…
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Positioning for the future: Will the lucky country surf or sink?

Source: Shutterstock.com Australia is indeed lucky: a ‘lifestyle superpower’ with competitive industries, vibrant communities, and unique landscapes and environmental assets. But unearned advantage risks complacency, and each generation needs to create the luck – and advantages – it will pass…
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MAA 2021-06: Indonesia: Fish: Nominations for listing of fish and fishery product processing establishments

Date of issue: 17 February 2021 Date of effect: Immediate Reference Number: MAA2021-06 Attention: Industries—Industry bodies, Seafood Export Consultative Committee Export establishments Licensed exporters Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment —Central and Regional offices…
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