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Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human…
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14 July 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, and freight forwarders, wishing to create and manage requests for import inspection at sites in Victoria can book them via the new Biosecurity Portal from Wednesday 20 July 2022.
Additionally,…
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Client feedbackFeedback is a valuable element in understanding our clients’ views of their experience with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Whether you are pleased with our performance or we have not met your expectations, we highly value your comments.Feedback can be…
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Date of issue: 25 June 2021
Date of effect: Immediate
Attention:
Export registered fish establishments.
Audit and Assurance Group.
Audit and Assurance Group Auditors.
Purpose
To advise occupiers of a confirmed outbreak of AVG in Victoria and the various control orders and fishing…
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High global food prices and uncertainty about future food supplies is driving an increase in the number of countries implementing food export restrictions. This raises global food security concerns.
Food export restrictions rise in 2022
Since the beginning of 2022, 32 countries have imposed…
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7 August 2024We invite you to comment on the draft review by 5:00 pm AEST, 7 October 2024.The draft report is available for review and comment on our Have Your Say website.Have your sayDraft review of the importation of live snails for helicicultureThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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Australia is a nation of great size, and for many people, taking long road trips to experience much of what Australia has to offer can be a rewarding experience. For others, like truck drivers, their long distance driving often provides towns and cities the goods and services they require to…
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Examining recent trends and issues in Australia's food demand is important for two reasons.
Food security—a key role of government is to ensure there is a high level of food security in Australia. In general terms, food security refers to the adequate and reliable provision of food that is…
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