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2021 Evaluation of the Farm Management Deposits (FMD) SchemeThe Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE), now Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) conducted an internal evaluation into the operation of the FMD Scheme in 2021.The evaluation report and…
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What is the Export Meat Systems Sanctions Policy?
The Export Meat Systems Sanctions Policy provides the detail on how the department will implement the regulatory actions and sanctions available to the Secretary within the Export Control (Meat and Meat Products) Rules 2021 and associated…
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What is antimicrobial resistance?
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest threats to both human and animal health. AMR can affect anyone, of any age, and in any country. AMR occurs when germs that can cause infections become resistant to medicines, such as antibiotics, that are used…
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Feedlots must be EUCAS accredited if they want to produce animals that can be exported as meat to the EU. A feedlot is a registered business covered by a single Property Identification Code (PIC) under State or Territory legislation where cattle are confined and fed high–energy rations to…
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Technical Barriers to Trade (TBTs) are technical regulations and standards.They cover all traded goods and include standards for food packaging and labelling, animal welfare, agriculture and veterinary chemicals, fisheries and forestry. TBTs can create interruptions and stifle trade opportunities…
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Review completed
The government committed $5 million over four years for the department to review existing arrangements and implement improvements for a strengthened national approach to marine pest biosecurity. This commitment was part of the government’s policy for a more competitive…
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30 September 2019Who does this notice affect?This notice affects Norfolk Island residents, people travelling to the island, importers of bee products, apiarists and importers of mineral and metal ores,…
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Northern Australia’s vast, sparsely populated 10,000 kilometre coastline is the frontline for many high-risk animal and plant pests and diseases—particularly Torres Strait, whose northern islands are only a few kilometres from Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Biosecurity risks can reach Australia…
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Key features of the renewal processThere’s a section on the renewal form to update personal details, residency status and disclosure of conflict of interests.If the applicant is renewing their appointment after a five year term, they must complete the renewal application form, undertake the…
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World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) is an inter-governmental organisation formed in 1924. It currently has 183 member countries.
Its objectives are to:
ensure transparency in the global animal disease situation
collect, analyse and…
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