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23 March 2017 The Invasive Plants and Animals Committee (IPAC) met on 23 March 2017 in the Australian Capital Territory. Mr Bruce Christie was welcomed as the new Chair of IPAC, and Mr Will Zacharin…
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Date of effect: 28 July 2017
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) has been advised by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and the Environment (DPIPWE), Tasmania, that mussel samples from Great Swanport East have returned elevated paralytic shellfish…
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Australia has a well-established forest management framework, guided by a National Forest Policy Statement and including policy and legislative instruments and codes of forest practice. This framework supports the…
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On 20 September 2012, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon. Joe Ludwig received a formal proposal from the Australian Sugar Industry Alliance (ASA) to restructure…
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11 October 2019PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify industry of the release of the draft 2019–20 Plant Export Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS) for a period of public…
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31 October 2019
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers (and their customs brokers) of fresh citrus fruits from Spain.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture has recently completed a review of cold treatment schedules used to mitigate the biosecurity risks…
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Issued: 15 December 2023
Attention
Food importers and brokers acting on the behalf of food importers.
Purpose
To advise food importers that two forms to request exemption from inspection and testing under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS) are now available on the department’s…
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As the eagerly awaited Year of the Dragon approaches, it is important to be biosecurity-aware, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted Lunar New Year celebration.Lunar New Year is a culturally significant period filled with tradition and customs. While the festivities are marked by jubilation and…
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The gross value of Australian fisheries and aquaculture production is forecast to grow by 0.5% in 2023−24 to $3.56 billion according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES).
ABARES Executive Director Dr Jared Greenville said that growth…
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04 March 2024
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry of upcoming changes to Request for Permit (RFP) requirements for exports to New Zealand using the Export Plan for Fresh Produce from Australia to New Zealand (Export Plan).
Summary of changes and key points
On 2…
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