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7 September 2017 The Invasive Plants and Animals Committee (IPAC) met on 7 September 2017 in Menangle, New South Wales. Key outcomes from the meeting included:
National Biosecurity Committee…
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23 March 2017 The Invasive Plants and Animals Committee (IPAC) met on 23 March 2017 in the Australian Capital Territory. Mr Bruce Christie was welcomed as the new Chair of IPAC, and Mr Will Zacharin…
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What you need to know
Semen and embryos from the animal species listed below can currently be imported into Australia from selected Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry approved countries only.
Permitted species for imports of animal semen include buffalo, cattle, cats, deer,…
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31 May 2019 Who does this notice affect?Clients who are operating either a Broker approved arrangement and/or a Non-broker approved arrangement. What has changed?The department is delaying the planned…
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22 October 2019
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers of mollusc products and associated industry participants and retailers.
What has changed?
This notice is to inform industry that the Department of Agriculture is proposing changes to the existing labelling…
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Australian strawberries reputation recovery plan
In September 2018, the then Prime Minister and the then Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, announced a support package for the Australian strawberry industry to…
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The Australian Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mark Schipp is an external adviser to the Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance. The group seeks to bring political attention to the issue of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and recently held their first face to face meeting in Barbados. Global…
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Join like-minded stakeholders at the 2023 National Biosecurity Forum to discuss challenges, opportunities and innovative approaches for protecting Australia’s biosecurity system.
Deputy Secretary for Biosecurity Dr Chris Locke said the forum helps us work together to maintain and strengthen our…
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4 September 2023
Attention
Importers of bivalve molluscs and bivalve mollusc products, and brokers acting on their behalf. Competent authorities in countries that export bivalve molluscs and bivalve mollusc products to Australia.
Purpose
To provide notice of the changes to the import…
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Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Livestock at Processing Facilities and Establishments
AWTG 03-23 noted an update from Queensland that drafting of the new standards and guidelines continues. An informal initial consultation phase with targeted stakeholders on the drafting is being…
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