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Australian Government response to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee second interim and final reports: Effect of market consolidation on the red meat processing sector

​​Introduction The Australian Government welcomes the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee’s reports (interim and final) on the effect of market consolidation on the red meat processing sector (the Reports). The Australian Government thanks the Committee members for…
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2020-29 - Horticulture Exports Program – Applications for the export of cherries to protocol markets

4 June 2020 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses, and registration of treatment facilities to export cherries to protocol markets for the 2020–21 season. Summary of changes and key points…
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Information for veterinarians

Registered veterinarians can prepare animals other than livestock for export. This includes dogs, cats, mice, poultry and horses. You do not need to be accredited by the department to do this. You must be an accredited veterinarian to prepare livestock for export. Livestock animals include cattle…
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Training and accreditation for approved arrangements

For approval of a proposed approved arrangement with the department, you may need to meet specific training and accreditation requirements.You will also be required to keep your training current to maintain your approved status.Approved arrangement accreditationIt is a requirement in most approved…
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Biosecurity Advice 2017-01 - Fresh (chilled or frozen) beef and beef products from Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the United States and Vanuatu — draft review revised closing date for comment

​​9​ January 2017​​The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has revised the closing date for stakeholders to provide comments on the department’s draft report on its review of the import…
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Biosecurity Advice 2016/32 - Cooked turkey meat from the United States - Draft review revised closing date for stakeholder comments

4 October 2016​The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has revised the closing date for stakeholders to provide comments on Cooked turkey meat from the United States—draft review to 15 November…
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Levy payer registers: Information for research and development corporations and information recipients

Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, May 2025An updated guide for research and development corporations (RDCs) and third parties about the use and disclosure of information held on a levy payer register will be released later in 2025.Purpose of this pageThis page aims to:explain what…
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Biosecurity questions and answers

[expand all]What’s the difference between the Australian Border Force and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry protects Australia from exotic pests and diseases, while the Australian Border Force intercepts illegal goods, such…
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2020-72 - Business Systems Program – Plant Exports Management System launches new functionality for exporters, EDI users and registered establishment executives and other system enhancements

10 December 2020 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify stakeholders of updates to the Plant Exports Management System (PEMS). Summary of changes and key points PEMS now offers increased functionality for other industry users, including exporters, EDI (EXDOC) users and those…
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Animal Biosecurity Advice 2020-A01 – Dog and cat imports: dates for rabies testing results

24 January 2020 Download Document Pages File size Animal Biosecurity Advice 2020-A01 – Dog and cat imports: dates for rabies testing results PDF 2 189 KB ​If you have difficulty accessing these files, please visit web accessibility.​​​​​​ Online version…
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