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NSW Government - Department of Primary Industries submission to the draft report for the import of fresh salacca from Indonesia

DGP014/75 Mr Tom Aldred First Assistant Secretary Department of Agriculture GPO Box 858 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Dear Mr. Aldred I refer to the release of the draft 'Review of policy: Import risk analysis report for fresh salacca (snake fruit) from Indonesia into Australia by the Department of…
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Aquatic pest biosecurity community awareness

We worked in partnership with the Cairns Aquarium to highlight the importance of marine biosecurity…
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27-2019 - Department of Agriculture and Water Resources delay with invoices and receipts being issued from Post Entry Biosecurity System (PEBS), Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS), Maritime Arrivals Reporting System (MARS) and the Online Payment Portal

26 February 2019Who does this notice affect?All departmental clients who use the Post Entry Biosecurity System (PEBS), Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS) and the Maritime Arrivals Reporting System (MARS…
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221-2025: Updates to the Self-Assessed Clearance (SAC) cost recovery charge webpage

11 July 2025Who does this notice affect?All customs brokers, importers, self-reporting importers, freight forwarders of goods AUD $1,000 or less in value.What has changed?The department has updated the Self-Assessed Clearance (SAC) cost recovery webpage and fact sheets. These updates incorporate…
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Exercises

​​​The department has a leading role in minimising the impact of pests, diseases and contaminants on Australian agriculture the environment and people’s health. A key part of this work is conducting and participating in exercises that help government and industry be better prepared for, and able to…
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Project 22: Risk assessment for the introduction of lumpy skin disease into Australia through non-regulated pathways

OverviewThis formal risk assessment was undertaken to inform and target prevention and preparedness activities for LSD. This ensures resources are allocated efficiently and risks are systematically addressed.The department published the final report in November 2022. This work provided critical…
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Current issues

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The department works with key stakeholders to develop food regulatory policy.A list of current activities undertaken across the food regulatory system is maintained on the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation website.New rules for country of origin labellingReforms to country of…
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2016-08 - Biotoxin management for scallops in 2016

​​Update:  22 July 2016Date of effect: midnight Sunday 24 July 2016 This notice applies to scallops marketed and exported with roe on or whole with viscera attached.The Department of Agriculture and…
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Indicator 3.1a: Scale and impact of agents and processes affecting forest health and vitality (2024) - Supporting information

This indicator identifies the scale and impact on forest health of a variety of processes and agents, both natural and human-induced. Through the regular collection of this information, significant changes to the health and vitality of forest ecosystems can be monitored and measured.This is…
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Destroy and Let Lie Disposal Project

​​Project SummaryAn outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease and many other emergency animal diseases (EAD) in Australia is likely to infect feral animals of domestic species origin. In Australia, animals…
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