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In 2019 the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment and its partners marked 30 years of continuous operations under the Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy (NAQS). The NAQS initiative commenced in July 1989, initially as a 3-year trial focussed on early detection of incursions of…
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Australia is free of many exotic (new) pests and diseases. This is thanks to Australia’s biosecurity system. But we are always at risk of them entering the country.If these pests or diseases make it through the border, they could threaten our agricultural industries, environment and jobs. Our way…
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From: Joel Brockhoff [joelbrockhoff@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, 2 July 2011 11:19 PM
To: BA - Plant Biosecurity Contact
Subject: NZ apple imports
To whom it may concern,
As an apple and pear grower…
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It was great to host our Queensland Regional Outlook conference in Toowoomba on 27 July. With great questions asked by our delegates, numerous conversations and new connections made, it was a fulfilling and busy day. With thanks to our speakers and chairs for sharing their expertise and insights,…
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9 April 2020
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of animals, biological and animal based goods.
This temporary change is relevant to the use of original paper health certificates (HCs). It does not apply to countries that already provide original HCs in electronic format.…
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Budding musicians across the Northern Territory have the chance to share in more than $11,000 in prize money through a new music competition launched on 16 July.The Northern Australia People, Capacity and Response Network (NAPCaRN) launched the inaugural “Caring for Country Music Competition” in…
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13 January 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to clarify acceptable behaviour when interacting with the department whether in person, attending departmental offices or via communication methods such as phone, email and/or text.
Summary of changes and key points
We have a zero…
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The Australian Government has kicked off a new $1.4 million capacity enhancing project in Indonesia, providing Australian expertise in-country, to assist in the fight to control foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and lumpy skin disease (LSD).
A departmental veterinary officer will be seconded to the…
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05 August 2022PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise stakeholders that the relocation of all Melbourne based offices into one new office location has been postponed.Summary of changes and key pointsThis notice affects clients and service providers who interact face-to-face with the…
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All livestock consignments exported by sea must be held and prepared at a registered establishment (RE).We must approve your establishment before you use it to prepare livestock for export. Your approval will outline what your establishment can hold, including:species, weights and quantities of…
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