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Several fishery resources of commercial importance to Australia include species that range between Australian waters and other areas of the ocean including high seas areas and the waters of other…
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The Gulf Standards Organisation (GSO) of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has published a technical regulation that recognises extended shelf-life for chilled vacuum-packed red meat. This recommends that all GCC members bring their regulations for the shelf-life of chilled, vacuum-packed red meat…
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(including uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat) into Australia
May 2018
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The Australian Government welcomes the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee’s interim and final reports on biosecurity risks associated with the importation of seafood and…
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Biotechnology is a powerful enabling technology that has the potential to revolutionise many industries, including agriculture. Biotechnology offers benefits for farmers, the food manufacturing industry, consumers and the community; and the department supports the development and use of…
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The National Residue Survey (NRS) is a vital part of the Australian system for managing the risk of chemical residues and environmental contaminants in Australian animal and plant products. The NRS supports Australia’s primary producers and agricultural industries by confirming Australia’s status…
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Fresh cut flowers and foliage have been imported into Australia on a commercial basis for about 50 years. With this trade comes the potential to introduce unwanted pests and diseases into Australia.In 2017, we conducted a review of import conditions for fresh cut flowers and foliage following an…
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Biosecurity enforcement officers have the powers and ability to issue all 55 of the infringement notices under the Infringement Notice Scheme (INS). They can issue infringement notices to importers and import industry participants across all import pathways. They can also issue infringement notices…
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We are building on past investment to find better solutions to combat some of Australia's worst established pest animals and weeds.To help protect Australia’s agriculture and our environment against pests, this program is investing $30.3 million to provide lasting legacy to farmers, land managers…
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7 January 2019Who does this notice affect?All clients wishing to make payments using the Department’s Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS), Maritime Arrivals Reporting System (MARS), Online Payment…
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14 July 2016Who does this notice affect?This notice is for those who will be importing goods into Australia and those exporting goods from Australia and have an enquiry or book inspection appointments.…
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