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What are ecosystem services?
Ecosystems are complex interactions among living and non living components of the environment (e.g., forests, grasslands, marine ecosystems). These interactions…
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23 June 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots*, and freight forwarders wishing to book and manage requests for import inspections using the Biosecurity Portal in NSW, QLD, WA, SA, NT and ACT.
The Portal is planned to be…
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To assist clients in meeting the requirements of the Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements and the Non commodity information requirements policies, the department has created the following templates that can be downloaded and adapted to meet individual company/consignment…
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The Australian sheep meat industry has been experiencing consistent growth in recent years, which is expected to continue into 2025. The gross value of Australian sheep meat is set to rise to more than $5 billion in 2024–25, the highest number in more than 10 years.This article explores how…
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Trends in farm debt: Agricultural lending data 2022–23Download PDF (1.41 MB)Download Word (2.2 MB)Download Excel (XSLX 80 KB)Agricultural lending data 2022–23Debt is an important source of funds for farmers to develop their farm business and for ongoing working capital. Information on trends in the…
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The impacts of climate change are already being felt by the agricultural sector with events such as drought becoming more frequent and extreme.We are committed to supporting the agricultural sector adapt and build resilience to the impacts of climate change. Our action will be guided by the…
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Australia’s illegal logging law reformsAs of 3 March 2025, Australia’s illegal logging laws have changed. Importantly, this includes changes to due diligence requirements for importers and processors of regulated timber and timber products.The Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 has been updated…
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If you buy, export, grow, process or sell Australian agricultural produce yourself, or on behalf of another person, you may be liable to pay a levy or export charge.We collect levies and export charges on behalf of the relevant agriculture industry. The money collected is then disbursed to levy…
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2 March 2016
Ms Rebecca Hubbard Stop the Trawler AllianceDear Ms HubbardI am writing in response to the most recent Stop the Trawler Alliance email campaign…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 9 November 2022, a high-pressure system in the south-east brought relatively dry conditions to much of Australia, with rainfall totals of less than 10 millimetres observed in most regions. Weekly rainfall…
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