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131-2018 - Management of LCL/FAK containers and updated information for the 2018-19 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) risk season

​25 September 2018 Who does this notice affect? Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers, customs brokers and master consolidators—associated with importing…
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Contaminants in Food

​​Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods (Host Government - Netherlands) The Codex Committee on Contaminants in Food (CCCF) establishes and endorses permitted maximum levels or guideline levels for contaminants and naturally occurring toxicants in food and feed. It also prepares priority lists…
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Import request

​An import request is a proposal made to bring goods into Australia where import conditions for the goods have not yet been established. Import requests are also referred to as ‘import proposals’ or ‘market access requests’.Australia receives a significant number of import requests for a variety of…
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Indigenous Apprenticeship Program

About the programThe Indigenous Apprenticeships Program (IAP) is a key initiative by the Australian Government aimed at increasing Indigenous employment opportunities within the Australian Public Service (APS).It provides individuals from diverse backgrounds including school leavers, recent…
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MAA 2024-26: Egg and egg products: All Markets: Avian influenza market access issues update #11 – High pathogenicity avian influenza – certification updates for the Solomon Islands and New Zealand.

Date of issue: 25 July 2024Date of effect: ImmediateRelated MAAs: 2024-08, 2024-10, 2024-12, 2024-13, 2024-15, 2024-16, 2024-18, 2024-20, 2024-22, 2024-25AttentionEgg Exporters - AustralianEgg Export establishmentsLicensed exportersDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Central and…
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MAA 2024-25: Egg and egg products: All Markets: Avian influenza market access issues update #10 – High pathogenicity avian influenza - certification updates for poultry meat and poultry products, including eggs to Hong Kong

Date of issue: 19 July 2024Date of effect: ImmediateRelated MAAs: 2024-08, 2024-10, 2024-12, 2024-13, 2024-15, 2024-16, 2024-18, 2024-20, 2024-22, 2024-23AttentionEgg Exporters - AustralianEgg Export establishmentsLicensed exportersDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Central and…
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MAA 2024-32: Egg and egg products: All Markets: Avian influenza market access issues update #13 – High pathogenicity avian influenza - certification updates for Vanuatu

Date of issue: 30 August 2024Date of effect: ImmediateRelated MAAs: 2024-08, 2024-10, 2024-12, 2024-13, 2024-15, 2024-16, 2024-18, 2024-20, 2024-22, 2024-25, 2024-26, MAA 2024-29, MAA 2024-30AttentionEgg Exporters - AustralianEgg Export establishmentsLicensed exportersDepartment of Agriculture,…
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National Hitchhiker (Contaminating) Plant Pest Action Plan

 A hitchhiker (or contaminating) pest is one that can ‘hitch a ride’ into the country. They come in on containers, goods or travellers’ luggage on ships and aircraft. They can also arrive on cargo such as cars, tyres or machinery.These pests can remain hidden and undetected for a long time.…
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Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year

Australian Prawn FarmsLocated in regional Queensland, Australian Prawn Farms is committed to their role as an industry leader in biosecurity. They are a premier tiger prawn hatchery, grow-out farm and processing facility.Despite their small workforce, the farm has generously supported the…
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Water

Water scarcity is a persistent issue in Australia given the relatively dry and variable climate. The emergence of climate change has exacerbated this issue. Water is a valuable commodity particularly within agriculture, which accounts for around three quarters of total use. Water is also of value…
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