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Common and pygmy hippopotamuses and their semen can now be imported to Australian zoos after a 40-year hiatus, in a major boost for genetic diversity and the public’s viewing pleasure.Zoos accredited under the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA) will soon be able to apply for an import permit to…
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Welcome to the Levies News update for October 2015.The Australian Government, as represented by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) and the Australian Grape and Wine…
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30 August 2023
In mid-2023, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) adopted a new Terrestrial Animal Health Code chapter for equine piroplasmosis (infection with Theileria equi and/or Babesia caballi). The new chapter for equine piroplasmosis includes:
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Date of Issue: 9 January 2017Date of Effect: ImmediateAttention:Industry - SeafoodDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources - Central and regional officesAffected Markets:…
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Australian farmers manage uncertainty and complexity every day. However, the business of farming is becoming more challenging – as farmers face significant climate risk, including future droughts.The Australian Government is working with state and territory governments to give farmers the tools to…
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Under the Tasmanian Softwood Industry Development Program, the Australian Government has provided $10 million to 16 projects to assist the Tasmanian softwood timber industry to invest in projects that add value to Tasmanian softwood timber. This includes upgrading harvesting equipment,…
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Note: The Regional Forest Agreement for North East New South Wales comprises two sub regions: Upper North East and Lower North East.
Source: Montreal Process Implementation Group for Australia and National Forest Inventory Steering Committee 2013.
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30 November 2023Who does this notice affect?Biosecurity industry participants and accredited persons operating under the department’s class 19.1 non-commodity for containerised cargo clearance (NCCC) & class 19.2 automatic entry processing for commodities (AEPCOMM) approved arrangements;…
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2 May 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to international vessel masters, shipping agents and importers of timber and timber products.What has changed?The 2024-2025 flight season of the Burnt Pine Longicorn (BPL) beetle will concluded at 23:59 hours (NZST) on Wednesday 30…
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27 February 2023Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who are required to book and manage requests for import inspections using the Biosecurity Portal.InformationThe Biosecurity Portal is currently experiencing…
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