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What are Practice Statements?
Practice Statements are nationally approved directions to staff across a range of legislation and standards administered by the Department. They set out the principles we operate by and the powers and obligations of both staff and clients.
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, March 2023
Meat Hygiene Assessment describes the application of two monitoring systems - the first relates to process controls in the production of the meat and the second to the physical condition of meat. Both systems…
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To anonymously report concerns about live animal exports, call 1800 319 595 or report online.For more information, see Whistleblower hotline.We support strong animal welfare standards and believe all animals have the right to humane treatment.Animal welfare in live animal exports is regulated under…
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Saleyards must be EUCAS accredited to trade EUCAS cattle that can be used to produce meat for export to the EU. A saleyard is a centre where transaction of cattle by auction takes place. An accredited saleyard may trade EUCAS cattle and non-EUCAS cattle.The following documents relate to EUCAS…
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Fireweed and African Boxthorn are major weeds with economic, environmental, and social impacts. A new National Best Practice Management Manual for Fireweed (Senecio madagascariensis) and a revised edition of the National Best Practice Management Manual for African Boxthorn (Lycium ferocissimum) are…
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24 January 2024
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify all Plant Exports Management System (PEMS), Export Documents (EXDOC) and Quota Management System (QMS) users, including plant export clients and exporters, of expected system maintenance and associated outages.
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04 March 2024
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry of upcoming changes to Request for Permit (RFP) requirements for exports to New Zealand using the Export Plan for Fresh Produce from Australia to New Zealand (Export Plan).
Summary of changes and key points
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15 February 2024
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify all Plant Exports Management System (PEMS), Export Documents (EXDOC) and Quota Management System (QMS) users, including plant export clients and exporters, of expected system maintenance and associated outages.
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9/09/2024Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.What has changed?Following…
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6 September 2024Who does this notice affect?Entities lodging SAC declarations and cargo reports associated with low-value goods ($1000 or less in value) into the Integrated Cargo System (ICS).What has changed?As a key step in the implementation of the SAC cost recovery charge, the department…
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