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Collaboration, technology and innovation is crucial in managing current and emerging biosecurity risks to Australia’s plant production industries.The Boosting Diagnostic Capacity for Plant Production Industries final report is now available. The project will have significant benefits for plant…
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NSFS Ref 20
Issue Date: 23.05.2013
Contact Officers:
Christine Coulson
Product Integrity
Export Meat Program
Ph 02 6272 4167
Email: Christine Coulson
Dugald MacLachlan
Director,…
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Australia has concluded FTAs with 19 countries, or groups of countries. These FTAs and the entry-into-force date are:Australia UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (A-UAE CEPA) - 1 October 2025The A-UAE CEPA was signed on 6 November 2024 and entered into force on 1 October 2025. The…
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News and alertsSee the latest updates from the Australian Government (australia.gov.au)IAN 211-2020 - Importation of COVID-19 VaccinesWe are doing all we can to minimise the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19). We are ensuring goods can still enter Australia while also protecting our staff. We may…
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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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15 April 2025Who does this notice affect?Importers, Customs brokers and Accredited persons operating under approved arrangement class 19.2.What has changed?From 16 April 2025, grain and horticulture phytosanitary certificates from the United States of America (USA) and the Republic of Korea (ROK)…
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September 28 will mark the 18th annual World Rabies Day, which is an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for actions to support the elimination of the disease worldwide.The theme for this year is ‘Breaking Rabies Boundaries’, chosen to highlight the ‘need to go beyond the norm and to break…
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Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a highly contagious viral disease of cattle and buffalo that causes relatively low mortality. It does not affect humans. The disease can result in animal welfare issues and significant production losses.
Diagnosing LSD
Clinical signs may vary widely between individuals…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 24 May 2023, a high-pressure system kept much of the country dry. Cold fronts moved across south-eastern parts of Australia bringing showers of up to 50 millimetres over parts of southern Victoria, western…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 10 May 2023, high-pressure systems kept much of Australia clear and dry. However, a series of colds fronts moved across the south-east of the country, bringing frosty conditions to southern parts of…
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