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21 November 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All importers, accredited persons and customs brokers who lodge green coffee beans under tariff 0901.1 to the department for biosecurity assessment.
What has changed?
Effective 21st November 2022, green coffee beans imported under tariff 0901.1 will…
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Our department has around 4,000 employees. We are committed to protecting the health of plants and animals in our region and improving trade and the biosecurity systems between Pacific Island countries and Australia.
To help you get a better idea of how we work we invite you to take a peek inside…
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The first PhD student to work at the Plant Innovation Centre at Post-Entry Quarantine has been welcomed by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment.
First Assistant Secretary Biosecurity Plant Division Dr Chris Parker welcomed PhD student Tom Farrall to the department as he studies…
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28 February 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All clients and industry stakeholders involved in imports may be affected by the current weather event across Queensland.
What has changed?
Several weather warnings have been issued across Queensland and New South Wales.
Many parts of Queensland…
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Date of issue: 23 May 2024Date of effect: 23 May 2024Reference Number: MAA2024-16AttentionIndustry bodies:Dairy Australia, Infant Nutrition Council, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery CouncilDairy Export EstablishmentsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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Notice issued: 24 June 2021
From 1 July 2021, the laying chickens Emergency Animal Disease Response (EADR) levy component will be activated and set to 1.1 cents per laying chicken. The EADR levy component will be used to repay the industry’s share of costs to respond to an outbreak of…
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This year commemorates 30 years since Hendra virus was identified in horses in Australia. To date, the virus has only been reported in horses in Queensland and New South Wales and never outside of Australia. In recognition of this, let’s shine the spotlight on Hendra virus.Hendra virus is a…
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The value of agriculture in 2025-26 is expected to be the third highest on record at $91 billion.Including fisheries and forestry, ABARES expects the sector to reach $98 billion, according to Executive Director Dr Jared Greenville.“While this is slightly down on an exceptional 2024-25, particularly…
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Applications opening soonApplications for innovators with research or IP to increase drought resilience in Australian agriculture will be open for the 4th and final cohort of the Drought Venture Studio from June 2025.Successful innovators will receive hands-on commercialisation coaching and…
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There has been a recent rise in detections of the exotic Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) by the department and state and territory governments, with over 26 active responses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. The roll-out of a new surveillance program targeting non-approved…
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