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The first training program has commenced at the new Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) Biosecurity Training Centre (BTC), with 21 new students starting on 4 July.
Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Australia’s Director of Biosecurity, Mr…
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Date of issue: 28 July 2021
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2021-08
Attention:
Industries - Industry Bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC)
Exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment—Central and Regional offices
Purpose
To provide exporters…
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You can seek a review of certain decisions under the Imported Food Control Act 1992. The decisions that can be reconsidered are listed in subsection 42(2) of the Act.Contact the Food Safety Manager in your state or territory about your concerns with the initial decision outcome, before submitting…
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20 October 2016Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to importers of fresh lemons and limes sourced and exported from the United States of America.Tariff Code: Lemons and Limes (0805.50.00)What has changed?The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is working towards a…
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2 December 2016Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to importers of fresh lemons and limes sourced and exported from the United States of America. Tariff Code: Lemons and Limes (0805.50.00)What has changed?The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is working towards a…
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The AWTG is made up of representatives from each of the state and territory government departments responsible for animal welfare and from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries participates in an observer capacity.AWTG members:…
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A breakthrough in how we identify pests entering Australia has now been successfully tried and tested in Sydney. ‘MALDI-TOF’ and ‘MinION’ are new diagnostic systems being adopted in our border biosecurity operations that use protein and DNA profiles to rapidly identify species through…
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A Southeast Asian exchange program designed to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing held its first event in Bangkok last month.A group of 15 fisheries officers from five countries spent a week exchanging ideas with officers from the world’s largest tuna exporter, Thailand,…
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Rabies risk review changes to import conditionsIs the department implementing transitional conditions for those who applied for an import permit prior to 1 March 2023?The department will honour the former 24-month RNATT validity period for all applications submitted and with ‘Accepted’ status…
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The Australian Government is working to support farmers and regional communities affected by drought.
This table maps government actions that address the advice of the Coordinator-General for Drought. Read the Coordinator-General's report to government.
1. Stewardship of…
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