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The National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) met in Brisbane on 20 June 2025. The meeting was chaired by Justine Saunders (Deputy Secretary, Biosecurity, Operations and Compliance Group, Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department)).Key discussions and outcomesNBC…
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ABARES’ Social Sciences Program conducts in-depth social research to deepen understanding of the human and social factors influencing Australia’s agriculture, fisheries, and forestry industries.Our research is rigorous, practical, and directly supports the development of effective policies,…
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Date of issue: 25 July 2025Attention:Registered inedible meat exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders.Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) - Central and Regional offices.Summary of changes and key points:To notify that registrations are now open for…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry manages 10 quotas under the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UK FTA), including wheat and meslin.
Australian exporters can export up to 80,000 tonnes of wheat and meslin at a 0% tariff rate. Access to the quotas is on a…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry manages 10 quotas under the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UK FTA), including dairy products.
Australian Exporters can export eligible dairy products at a 0% tariff rate under the following quota volumes. Access to the quotas…
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Authors: Timothy Emery, Rocio Noriega, Mahdi Parsa, Don Bromhead, Trent Timmiss and James WoodhamsOverviewFor the Gillnet, Hook and Trap Sector of the Southern, Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery and the Eastern Tuna and Billfish fishery, these reports assess the similarity between electronic…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported Food Inspection…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported Food Inspection…
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Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Livestock at Processing Facilities and Establishments
AWTG 07-22 noted an update from Queensland that the scientific literature review commissioned by AWTG to inform the development of the new standards and guidelines is in its final stages, with peer…
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18 October 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All vessel owners, operators, masters, and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels, including cruise vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
State and territory port operators and port authority entities…
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