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In December 2023 Dr Beth Cookson was appointed Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer following the retirement of Dr Mark Schipp. Dr Cookson brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked in various operational and policy roles in the department since 2006, most recently as Deputy Chief…
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In October, staff from the Australian Chief Plant Protection Office travelled to Paho Island in Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) Western Province, to deliver refresher training to Treaty Village rangers as part of the Treaty Village Fruit Fly Trapping Program (TVFFTP). The visit occurred in conjunction…
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Agriculture, fisheries and forestry is well placed to take on future challenges and opportunities, according to the latest ABARES Snapshot of Australian agriculture.Sector value and production have continued to grow over the past 20 years with another strong performance expected in 2024-25.ABARES…
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Date of issue: 20 March 2025Dates of effect: 7 April 2025AttentionExporters of Other Goods (processed foods, ingredients, beverages, vitamins and supplements, cosmetics and personal care products, animal feed (non-meat derived), fertilisers, shells), agents and freight forwarders.Department of…
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It’s been a busy start to the year for Dr Beth Cookson, Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer, and her office as they continue to lead Australian representation in key international animal health fora.From 31 March to 3 April 2025, Dr Cookson led the Australian delegation to Scotland to the annual…
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Date of issue: 17 June 2025Date of effect: 19 June 2025Reference Number: MAA2025-05AttentionIndustry bodies: Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Industry AustraliaSeafood Export EstablishmentsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry: Central and Regional officesExporters, AEPI…
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8 May 2024Who does this notice affect?Holders of approved arrangement classes:19.1: non-commodity for containerised cargo clearance holders and19.2: automatic entry processing for commoditiesApproved arrangement class 19 accredited personsContinuous biosecurity competency (CBC) trainers and…
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The following is provided as published in the Australian Veterinary Journal, Volume 95, Number 8, August 2017. The information in…
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28 August 2017PurposeThe purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to provide notice of upcoming changes to the Plant Export Operations Manual (PEOM) for horticulture products.Summary of…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 19 July 2023, a high-pressure system kept much of Australia dry. Fronts passing over southern Australia brought some rainfall to parts of south-western Western Australia and western Tasmania. Meanwhile…
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