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Improved access to agricultural and veterinary chemicals program

The Australian Government has committed $33.8 million over 15 years (2014-2029) to help farmers gain improved access to safe and effective agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals, and assist them in producing food for Australia and the world.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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Importing livestock and equine reproductive material

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regulates the importation of reproductive materials into Australia. The department’s role is to protect Australia’s animal populations from diseases and pests that could inadvertently be introduced.To import reproductive materials from livestock…
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International Statement on Agricultural Applications of Precision Biotechnology

Agricultural innovation has played an essential role in increasing yields and productivity in support of growing, prosperous civilizations. Innovations in precision biotechnology, such as gene editing,…
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Review of the operation of amendments in the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Act 2013

On 7 February 2019, the department engaged ACIL Allen Consulting Pty Ltd to undertake the independent review of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Act 2013 (the Act). Section 4 of the Act requires the Minister to cause a review of the operation of the amendments made…
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Sheep exports to the Middle East

Requirements for live sheep exports to, or through, the Middle East during the Northern Hemisphere summer were changed in 2020 after a regulation impact statement (RIS) process. A prohibition period was introduced under the Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry (Prohibition of Export of Sheep by…
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Biosecurity Advice 2017-26 - Final group pest risk analysis for Thrips and Orthotospoviruses on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut-flower and foliage imports

​30 November 2017 ​​​This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Final group pest risk analysis for thrips and orthotospoviruses on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut flower and…
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Biosecurity Advice 2013/16 - Release of the final non-regulated analysis of existing policy for Californian table grapes to Western Australia

​18 July 2013 This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Final non-regulated analysis of existing policy for Californian tables grapes to Western Australia. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) recommends that the importation of fresh table…
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National Biosecurity Committee Meeting 21 and Strategic Workshop 7

The National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) met from 20 - 21 April 2016 and considered the following issues: Review of the Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity The committee noted the progress of the…
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National foot-and-mouth disease vaccination policy

​Policy StatementGiven the developments in vaccine technology, changing international attitudes and the recent experiences of countries experiencing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks around the world…
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Avian Migration and Movement pathogens in the Australo-Papuan context

DownloadDocumentPagesFile sizeAvian Migration and ​​Movement pathogens in the Australo-Papuan context PDF 2126 KBIf you have difficulty accessing this file, please visit web accessibility.…
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