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21 April 2017PurposeThe purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to clarify some ambiguity and to remind exporters and registered establishments exporting wheat and barley to China that they must be…
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What is the ‘Independent Employer of AAOs Accreditation Scheme’?It is a scheme developed by the department to provide for the employment of Australian Government Authorised Officers (AAOs) by independent employment providers. Under the Scheme, agencies supply AAOs to Australian export slaughter…
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Non-prescribed goods have no mandatory export conditions under Australian export laws. To export, you must meet all conditions set by the importing country.Export Assurance ReformWe are undertaking an ambitious project to modernise the regulatory assurance framework for goods currently classed as…
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The Australian plague locust is a persistent seasonal pest affecting Australia’s agricultural industries. Locust numbers can build very rapidly under favourable conditions, and adult swarms can move up to 600km in one night. In high density outbreaks, locusts can cause severe damage to pasture and…
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The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) and the Animal Health Policy branch, in conjunction with other areas of the department, are responsible for developing policy and providing scientific advice on animal health matters, including:
veterinary aspects of control of…
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Date of issue: 15 May 2025Date of effect: 15 May 2025Attention: All StakeholdersPurposeThis notice advises stakeholders of the upcoming public consultation (‘Have Yor Say’) period for amendments to the Export Control Rules 2021 applicable to all four meat commodity rules.Key PointsThis notice…
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Date of issue: 27 September 2024Date of effect: 1 October 2024Reference Number: MAA 2024-12AttentionIndustries—Industry bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council Export establishmentsExportersDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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The veterinary profession in Australia, and worldwide, is facing significant workforce challenges. Veterinarians play a crucial role in supporting Australian agriculture, animal owners, and wildlife by ensuring optimal animal health, welfare, and productivity. They also safeguard public health and…
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The Decade of Landcare initiative was launched in the 1989 Statement on the Environment by Prime Minister Bob Hawke. The initiative began as a joint National Farmers' Federation - Australian…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has fined 14 furniture importers over $186,000 last week because they didn’t act to minimise the risk of importing illegally harvested timber.
Head of Compliance and Enforcement at the department, Peter Timson said Australia has strict…
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