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[expand all]SummaryOn 21 July 2019, Frontier International Northern Pty Ltd (FIN) exported 1,852 feeder/slaughter cattle and 209 feeder/slaughter buffalo to Vietnam. The journey was completed in nine days and discharged in Vietnam over 29 and 30 July 2019.A mortality rate of 1.19 per cent (22 head…
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Australia's biosecurity system is recognised worldwide as strong, bringing benefits to our economy, our unique environment and our way of life.
Australia remains free of many significant pests and diseases enabling globally competitive and sustainable industries.
The department works in…
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All Australian, state and territory Agriculture Ministers have endorsed Australia’s first National Statement on Animal Welfare.Acknowledging the role of animal welfare practices and standards informed by science and evidence, the nationally agreed statement sets a vision that describes the…
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30 January, 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Biosecurity industry participants and accredited persons operating under the department’s approved arrangement class 19.1 non commodity for containerised cargo clearance (NCCC) and approved arrangement class 19.2 automatic entry processing for…
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International ships arriving in Australian waters will see a change in how they manage biofouling in 2022.
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment Deputy Secretary Andrew Tongue said a change in biofouling policy would have flow-on effects for international shipping.
“Biofouling is…
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In April 2017, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) was jointly engaged by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) to undertake an independent review of the APVMA’s cost recovery arrangements. PwC was asked to provide an…
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16 July 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Airlines, aircraft operators and their contracted services (third parties), performing or certifying disinsection treatments applied to aircraft cabin and hold, for aircraft arriving in Australia and New Zealand.
Purpose
The changes to aircraft…
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On 5 August the department published the updated methyl bromide fumigation methodology (version 3.0), set to take effect on 1 May 2025.This update is important for treatment providers to understand and implement the new requirements.The changes follow an extensive review period from stakeholders.…
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