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Become an accredited veterinarian

Are you a registered veterinarian? If so, you can apply to be an Accredited Veterinarian (AAV).We use AAVs to ensure the health and welfare of livestock before and during export. If you are interested in doing this work, you must:be registered with the veterinary surgeon's board in the state or…
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Market access achievements

The department enables international market access for agricultural, fisheries and forestry products. International trade supports food security and provides growth opportunities for Australian producers.Australia exports approximately 70 per cent of its agricultural, fisheries, and forestry…
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Measures for seeds for sowing under the khapra beetle urgent actions

Khapra beetle larvae cast skins in imported products and packaging. Seeds for sowing exported from all countries via all arrival modes must comply with the following conditions, unless the seed meets the exclusion criteria:inspected offshore by a government…
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Boat owner

​​​​​Marine pests and diseases are great hitchhikers and readily attach themselves to hulls, internal water systems, damp spaces or to boatin​g gear such as anchors, r​​opes and buckets. With more than one million recreational vessels in Australia, there are many opportunities for pests to…
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Determination on the question of prosecution of Amber Heard

Prosecution action will not be taken against actress Amber Heard over allegations related to her sentencing for the illegal import of two dogs into Australia in 2015. The department collaborated with agencies, both in Australia and overseas, to investigate these claims against Ms Heard. A brief…
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Temporary measures to assist with assessment and issuance of import permits due to COVID-19

17 April 2020 Who does this notice affect? Importers of animals, biological and animal based goods. Background The department is committed to supporting trade during the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The department is focusing on measures to expedite the assessment and issuance of…
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Department of Primary Industries Victoria Response to The Issues Paper for The Import Risk Analysis for Fresh Apples from The Pacific Northwest of The USA

1 Spring Street GPO Box 4440 Melbourne Victoria 3001 Australia Telephone:(03) 9658 4000 Facsimile: (03) 9658 4400 ABN 42 579 412 233 DX …
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Farm Forestry, Plantations and Water publications

Plantation publications Plantation and Water publications Farm Forestry publications 2008 Farm Forestry Toolbox 2007 Australian Forestry Plantations: planting for the future PDF  [573 KB, 6 pages] 2005 Farm Forestry National Action Statement PDF [4.6 MB, 16 pages] 2003 Farm…
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Rebound predicted for Australian agriculture

Australia’s farm, fisheries and forestry sectors are set to rebound in 2024-25. The most recent Agricultural Commodities and Australian Crop reports are predicting that the gross value of production in 2024–25 will again increase after poor seasonal conditions affected outcomes in 2023-24.…
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National Management Group Communiqué: Euwallacea fornicatus – 18 June 2025

The National Management Group (NMG) met on 18 June 2025 and confirmed that eradication of the Euwallacea fornicatus (Polyphagous shot-hole borer, PSHB)/Fusarium sp. AF-18 complex is no longer technically feasible. In recognition of the importance of preparing industry, local governments, and…
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