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Illegal Logging Compliance

We are responsible for ensuring compliance with Australia’s illegal logging laws.We also provide assistance to importers and processors seeking to better understand the laws and their responsibilities.Significant penalties can apply if you:import or process timber products that have come from…
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Pomelos from Vietnam

We have completed a final report for the fresh pomelo (Citrus maxima) from Vietnam risk analysis. We will now verify that Vietnam can meet the import conditions. Risk analysisWhen we do a risk analysis, we:review the science on pests and diseases of…
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Ranger Capability Building Grants Program

Indigenous rangers are critical to Australia’s ability to maintain an early detection system for exotic pests and diseases in remote coastal areas across the north. Increasing over time, current services provided by rangers include participating in animal, plant and aquatic health surveys, insect…
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New South Wales North East Regional Forest Agreement

​​​The North East Regional Forest Agreement (RFA) is one of three RFAs in New South Wales, and comprises two sub regions: Upper North East and Lower North East. The Australian and New South Wales governments signed the North East RFA on 31 March 2000. The North East RFA was varied on 28 November…
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Australian agricultural trade and the COVID-19 pandemic

Authors: Jared Greenville, Heather McGilvray and Stephanie Black. Aerial scene of vineyard in Coonawarra region Australia featuring rows of grapes and vines. Introduction Australia’s agricultural trade has by and large continued unhindered by the COVID-19 pandemic. But for some sectors, such…
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Independent Employer of AAOs Accreditation Scheme - (Export Meat and Meat Products)

1. IntroductionThe Australian Export Meat Inspection System (AEMIS) is an integrated set of controls specified and verified by government that provides confidence in the safety, suitability and integrity of Australian meat and meat products. Underpinning AEMIS are objective hygiene and performance…
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Guidelines - Science and Innovation Awards

Publication details Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (published as the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment), August 2020 Downloads Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 2021-2024: Grant Opportunity Guidelines (…
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Approved arrangements glossary

Guide to using the glossary This glossary contains common terms, acronyms and definitions that relate to approved arrangements. It is subject to review on a regular basis. Definitions that are not contained within this glossary can be found in the Biosecurity Act 2015 (the Act) or in…
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Failing Food Report – May 2020

​​​Publication details​ Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, May 2020 This report lists food that has failed under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS). [Expand all] Risk food tests We target and monitor food that poses a high or medium risk to public health. We refer…
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Options for water market reform

ABARES submission to the ACCC Murray-Darling Basin water markets inquiry Authors: Neal Hughes, Mihir Gupta and David Galeano About this submission This document summarises ABARES response to the ACCC Murray-Darling Basin water markets inquiry interim report (ACCC 2020). ABARES submission…
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