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The principal focus of the SNPHS is to maintain and improve Australia’s plant health surveillance capacity and capability in support of the economy, environment and community.
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Advise Plant Health Committee (PHC) and its subcommittees on matters relating to plant…
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11 December 2014PurposeTo advise Authorised Officers (AOs) that the Department of Agriculture (the department) has published the Authorised Officer Verification and Performance Standards v2.0 document.…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources – Department of Health Memorandum of Understanding
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed by the Secretaries of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and the Department of Health, establishing the framework for how the two…
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06 May 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the apple industry and authorised officers (AOs) of key changes to the protocol for export of apples from Tasmania to China for the remainder of the 2025 season.Summary of changes and key pointsThe protocol has been expanded to…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) will continue to work to regulate the welfare of sheep exported live by sea until the trade ends on 1 May 2028. Regulation of live sheep exports by sea will continue under the existing arrangements without caps or quotas until…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported Food Inspection…
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8 March 2022
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This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that information and engagement forums will be held in preparation for the commencement of the Accredited Grain Surveyor Assurance (AGSA) scheme on 1 July 2022.
Summary of changes and key points
On 1 July 2022, we are…
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3 July 2023
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This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that amendments to the Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021 (Plant Rules) commenced on 1 July 2023, including the requirement for marine surveyors who perform bulk vessel surveys for grain to be accredited under…
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28 April 2021
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This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise Australia plant and plant product industry stakeholders of the renewal of Australia's Country Recognition Arrangement (CRA) with Indonesia.
Summary of changes and key points
On 22 April 2021, Australia’s CRA with Indonesia…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 10 December 2025, rainfall was recorded across northern, eastern, and isolated southern regions of Australia, while central and western areas remained comparably dry.Across cropping regions, little to no rainfall…
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