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20 January 2025Who does this notice affect?Industry stakeholders, including commercial importers and brokers importing consignments of imported food subject to analytical testing under the Imported Food Control Act 1992.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the…
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Purpose
To advise industry of a Fee Remission Program which will be introduced from 1 May 2014 for all commodities under the Grain and Seed Exports Program cost recovery arrangement.
Key Points
The reduction in service delivery fees and charges applies to all commodities under the…
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19 April 2024Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries — including importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, vessel masters, biosecurity industry participants and shipping agents.What has changed?Regulatory charging is a key element to funding Australia’s…
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Weeds are one of the most serious threats to Australia's environment and primary production resource base. Nationally pest plants continue to invade the land with exotic species accounting for…
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28 March 2023
Who does this notice affect?
All importers and customs brokers who currently lodge imported cargo documentation.
Background
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s purpose is to safeguard and grow sustainable agriculture, fisheries, and forestry for all…
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Authors: Dale Ashton and Jay Gomboso
The southern Murray–Darling Basin has around one-fifth of Australia’s total dairy farms. In 2014–15 irrigated dairy production contributed 17 per cent of the total gross value of irrigated agricultural production in the Basin (ABS 2016).
Dairy farming in…
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All plants imported into Australia, regardless of end use, have the potential to become weeds in Australia. Having a system to screen new plant introductions for weed potential reduces the chances of new weeds entering Australia.
Since the 1800s, new plant species have been introduced into…
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Charley Xia
Heatwaves and high water prices to affect productionIntense heat and dry conditions in January reduced production of berries, broccoli, cauliflower, celery and leafy vegetables. Heatwaves also resulted in…
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I’m importing my vessel into Australia – what do I need to do?You will need to notify the Department of Home Affairs and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) of your intention to import a vessel prior to arrival.The department requirements are to ensure that…
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