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Non-regulated analysis of existing policy for fresh strawberry fruit from the Republic of Korea

​​​​​​We have completed a non-regulated analysis of existing policy for the importation of fresh strawberry fruit from the Republic of Korea into Australia.  Additional resources were allocated to the analysis through the 2015 Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper. There were three…
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Biosecurity Advice 2015/04 - Draft report for the non-regulated analysis of existing policy for fresh nectarine fruit from China

28 May 2015This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Draft report for the non-regulated analysis of existing policy for fresh nectarine fruit from China.The draft report identifies pests that require phytosanitary measures to manage the risk to a very low level in order to…
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National Statement on Animal Welfare

The National Statement on Animal Welfare (national statement) reflects the shared commitment by Australian, state and territory Agriculture Ministers to jointly lead the renewal of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS).The national statement identifies opportunities for sustainable…
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Biosecurity Advice 2012-24 - Draft report for the non-regulated analysis of existing policy for fresh lychee fruit from Taiwan and Vietnam

​22 November 2011​This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Draft report for the non-regulated analysis of existing policy for fresh lychee fruit from Taiwan and Vietnam. The…
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History of COAG reforms

[expand all] ​​Background In 2006, the Council of Australian Governments’ (COAG) acknowledged that agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines (agvet chemical) regulation required reform and established a Ministerial Taskforce to develop an updated and harmonised national system for…
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China: Establishment listing requirements for approval to export viable and non-viable seafood products from Australia (2019-06)

Date of issue:  13 September 2019 Date of effect: Immediate Reference Number: MAA2019-06 Attention: Industries— Seafood Export registered seafood establishments Licensed exporters Department of Agriculture—Central and Regional offices Purpose To notify export registered seafood…
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Review of the Harvest Strategy Policy and Guidelines

​​On 27 May 2013, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) released the final report on the review of the Commonwealth Fisheries Harvest Strategy Policy and Guidelines. Overall the review found that harvest strategy policy is widely regarded as having been very successful in…
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145-2025: Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements policy update to methyl bromide fumigation certificate requirements

9 May 2024​Who does this notice affect?​​Importers, suppliers and customs brokers for goods fumigated with methyl bromide prior to export to Australia, and accredited persons operating under the class 19 approved arrangements.​What has changed?​​The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry…
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Biosecurity Advice 2013/17 - final policy review of the import risk analysis report for horses from approved countries

1 August 2013 This Biosecurity Advice advises that the Import risk analysis report for horses from approved countries: final policy review has been finalised. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) advises that it has finalised the review of the Import risk analysis report…
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Biosecurity Advice 2015/13 - Revised Biosecurity policy for stockfeed with regard to transmissible spongiform encephalopathies

7 September 2015 This Biosecurity Advice informs stakeholders that the Department of Agriculture has reviewed the 2003 policy on stockfeed with regard to transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (…
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