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16 May 2017
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers of (certain/specific) uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers.
What has changed?
The department has today announced a review of the biosecurity risk…
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In response to the current escalation of HPAI outbreaks globally (in particular, the situation in the United States), I would like to assure Australians that the risk of AI viruses entering Australia from other countries is low.
Australia has a world-class biosecurity system and there are strong…
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The Quarantine Regulators Meeting (QRM), established in 2008, is an annual forum that connects government agencies responsible for or involved in biosecurity and border management.The QRM provides an opportunity for biosecurity agencies worldwide to discuss innovative topics, emerging issues, and…
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ConsultationThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has engaged with the organics sector on how to improve Australia’s domestic organic regulatory framework. This included consideration of potential regulatory and non-regulatory options for reform, with a view to better…
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Plantations and farm forestry present unique opportunities to increase Australia’s long-term wood supply while contributing social, economic and environmental benefits to Australia.
In recognition of this, the Australian Government are implementing a suite of initiatives totalling over $300…
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Establishments seeking to become export registered must be audited by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry as part of the registration process.
We may conduct a follow-up audit to assess the first full run of an establishment’s processes before handing responsibility for…
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We represent national interests across agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries.We are a large and diverse portfolio. This includes agencies, statutory and non-statutory bodies, independent advisors and industry representatives.Our ministerThe Hon Julie Collins MP is Minister for Agriculture…
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The Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) is a legally binding treaty that was put in place to ensure the long-term sustainability of non-tuna fishery resources in the Southern Indian Ocean.SIOFA promotes the sustainable development of fisheries in the Southern Indian Ocean…
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What are ecosystem services?Ecosystems are complex interactions among living and non living components of the environment (e.g., forests, grasslands, marine ecosystems). These interactions mediate processes that achieve major transformations of resources, many rivalling or exceeding what can…
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Northern Australia is mainly considered as a biosecurity ‘buffer’ for southern Australia, but it is a unique environment and a growing source of agricultural wealth in its own right. North Australia’s…
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