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The National Residue Survey (NRS) contracts the services of Australian and New Zealand laboratories to perform residue testing. The laboratories must have demonstrated capabilities in the specific chemical residue analyses that are required by export and domestic markets.Laboratory performance…
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This program offers security researchers and department clients a direct contact method to report potential security vulnerabilities in the department's technology systems.About the policyWe prioritise system security but recognise vulnerabilities may occur. Use this Vulnerability Disclosure…
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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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The AWTG meets regularly via online conference. Business is also completed out of session as required.SecretariatSecretariat services are provided by the Animal Welfare and Regulatory Stewardship Branch of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.Annual ReportAWTG Annual Report 2024The…
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6 November, 2025This Animal Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the department’s approval of Malaysia to process Australian-origin prawns that have been exported to Malaysia, processed, then exported back to Australia.The department has undertaken a comprehensive evaluation of Malaysia’s…
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27 November 2025This Animal Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of Guidelines for the evaluation of overseas pre-export testing programs exporting uncooked prawns to Australia.In June 2023, we published the final report: Review of the biosecurity risks of prawns imported from…
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Australia is free of the world's worst animal diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease and avian influenza H5N1. Animal pests and diseases are a major threat to Australia's livestock and poultry industries and an outbreak could impact on our access to export markets and undermine livelihoods. Exotic…
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International Day of Forests on 21 March is a global day created by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests.Countries around the world are encouraged to organise activities involving forests and trees. These activities…
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News and alertsSee the latest updates from the Australian Government (australia.gov.au)We continue to actively monitor and assess the dynamic COVID-19 situation. This includes any potential implications for animals.How COVID-19 spreadsThe current spread of the COVID-19 virus is due to transmission…
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Australia is a party to international treaties that govern the trade of goods. As a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Australia is obliged to ensure that sanitary (relating to human and animal health) and phytosanitary (relating to plant health) measures are based on science and applied…
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