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New supply chain biosecurity arrangements for imported cargo – (Green Lane Program)
In 2021-22 the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry conducted a proof-of-concept trial with various import businesses to test whether their systems and supply chain controls could be leveraged to…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry manages the United States (US) beef quotas, which were put in place by the Australia–United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSTFA) and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).Australian exporters can export 449,482 tonnes (combined…
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The department has designed a modern, streamlined, enhanced exports traceability system to support overseas market access for exports of agricultural products.This new system does not change our existing certification arrangements. It is designed to improve product traceability and to automate…
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The Australian Government acting through Biosecurity Australia has exercised due care and skill in preparing and compiling the information in this publication. Notwithstanding, Biosecurity Australia, its employees and advisers disclaim all liability, including liability for negligence, for any…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesDuring the week ending 1 September 2021, high pressure systems across much of the west and centre of Australia resulted in little rainfall across much of the continent. Low pressure systems and associated cold front to the south and…
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Biosecurity Preparedness Plans are plans that contribute to managing the likelihood and consequence of the establishment or spread in Australian territory of pests and diseases of biosecurity concern, and support Australia achieving its Appropriate Level of Protection (ALOP) which is a very low…
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Australia is one of the few countries in the world that remains free of rabies.
If rabies became established in Australia, the toll on human and animal health would be profound and the cost of response and elimination immense.
At least 60,000 people die from rabies each year, with the majority of…
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19 April 2024Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders that have an interest in the possible importation of live attenuated Salmonellae vaccines for use in chickens and turkeys.What is happening?The department has received a permit application from Elanco Australasia Pty Ltd to import the following…
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Why is gamma irradiation used?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry applies a range of biosecurity treatments to products of animal origin. The treatments available include heat treatment and gamma irradiation.Gamma irradiation is a risk management measure that may be offered for…
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The Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Operational Efficiency) Bill 2017, including a government amendment to introduce a governance Board for the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), lapsed when parliament was dissolved in early 2019.A new…
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