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IMPORTANT—you can lodge your cattle and livestock LiveCorp return online.The cattle (exporters) and livestock (exporters) charge was first introduced 16 June 1977. The dairy cattle export charge was introduced 1 January 2021. Cattle and dairy cattle, that are exported from Australia will…
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In April 2021, 8 Hubs were launched across the country following a competitive grant process.Regional universities lead 7 of the Hubs and a grower group alliance leads the eighth.Hubs are made up of various stakeholders. They include industry, researchers, farmers, and community groups.Hubs support…
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The AWTG meets regularly via online conference. Business is also completed out of session as required.SecretariatSecretariat services are provided by the Animal Welfare Branch of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.Annual ReportAWTG Annual Report 2024The 2024 annual report…
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Veterinary leadership and technical expertise for Australia’s animal health system
The Animal Health Committee (AHC) delivers strategic policy, technical, and regulatory advice and national leadership on animal health and biosecurity matters. It is…
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The AWTG is made up of representatives from each of the state and territory government departments responsible for animal welfare and from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries participates in an observer capacity.AWTG members:…
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Important—you can lodge your ratite slaughter return online.The ratite slaughter levy was first introduced 1 July 1997. Ratites that are slaughtered at an abattoir that are intended for human consumption will attract the ratite slaughter levy. The National Residue Survey (NRS) is responsible for…
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IMPORTANT—you can lodge your horse slaughter return online.The horse slaughter levy was first introduced 1 July 1993. Horses that are slaughtered at an abattoir that are intended for human consumption will attract the horse slaughter levy. The National Residue Survey (NRS) is responsible for the…
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IMPORTANT—you can lodge your beef production return online.The beef production levy was first introduced 6 May 1964. Cattle that are slaughtered at an abattoir for human consumption, including bobby calves, will attract the beef production levy. The Australian Meat Processor Corporation is…
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IMPORTANT—you can lodge your livestock slaughter return online.The livestock slaughter levy was first introduced 6 May 1964. Goats, lambs and sheep that are slaughtered at an abattoir for human consumption will attract the livestock slaughter levy. The Australian Meat Processor Corporation is…
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The mushrooms levy was first introduced 1 January 2002. Agaricus mushrooms that are produced in Australia and used by the producer in the production of other goods or that are sold by a producer will attract a levy. Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited is responsible for the expenditure of…
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