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In the two centuries since European colonisation, many exotic animals have been introduced to Australia. Some introduced species, like rabbits and foxes, have become established and invasive over time with no prospect of eradication. The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resources…
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25 October 2023
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the formal commencement of a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh guava fruit for human consumption from Taiwan.
We expect to release the draft report for public consultation in the second half of 2024.
The…
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7 April 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of particular interest to importers of bovine dairy products for human consumption that subsequently need to repurpose imported dairy ingredients for animal feed.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment…
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DAFF's submission consists of three sections. In order to gain an understanding of DAFF's actions with regard to this specific access request, it is essential to fully appreciate the complex legal and…
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The National Soil Monitoring Program (NSMP) is a $21.599 million initiative announced as part of Budget 2023-24.The NSMP is a key deliverable of the National Soil Action Plan. Priority 1 of the Action Plan includes the development of an ‘agreed national framework to support the measurement,…
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The role of the Australian Government in the sustainable management of soils was highlighted at the recent Global Soil Partnership (GSP) Plenary Assembly.Established in 2012, the GSP is an international, partner-based program under the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations…
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Date of issue: 26 June 2025Date of effect: 26 June 2025Expiry: Until further noticeReference number: IAN 2025-03AttentionOrganic operators and exporters, organic approved certifying bodies, industry bodies.PurposeTo notify industry of the withdrawal of NASAA Certified Organic as an organic approved…
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17 December 2021
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify stakeholders of updates to the Plant Exports Management System (PEMS).
Summary of changes and key points
The following updates have been made to PEMS
Automatic validation of ‘Accredited Farm Block Numbers’ and ‘…
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9 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to national and state government health officers across Australia
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) can now provide national health officers, with access to MARS to…
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19 July 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All biosecurity industry participants that have Victorian based premises that departmental officers may attend (for inspections, audits, surveillance or other purposes).
What has changed?
With the most recent community transmission of COVID-19 in…
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