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Increased biosecurity risks and rapid changes in northern Australia requires a collaborative and integrated biosecurity system. Identifying shifts in the biosecurity landscape, the Northern Australia Biosecurity Strategy 2030 (the Strategy) sets out key biosecurity objectives and priority actions…
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15 November 2022Who does this notice affect?Customs brokers and importers of consignments over $1000 imported as sea cargo.What has changed?Australia’s biosecurity system is becoming more complex and like industry and the rest of the world, the department is continuing to respond to changing global…
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Water scarcity is a persistent issue in Australia given the relatively dry and variable climate. The emergence of climate change has exacerbated this issue. Water is a valuable commodity particularly within agriculture, which accounts for around three quarters of total use. Water is also of value…
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Date of issue: 28 September 2023
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA 2023-11
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council, Australia Honey Bee Industry Council
Export honey and other apiculture products establishments
Exporters
Department of…
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To approve export requests (REXs) under the Export Control Act and associated Rules, you must register as an automated export permit issuer (AEPI) with the department. You also need to register as a Client Group Member for the company you are approving export requests for, see How to register and…
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We appoint laboratories to conduct testing on samples of imported food.
As an appointed analyst, you test food to verify it meets specific:
food safety requirements
requirements within the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
You help us monitor imported food as part of our Imported…
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We support our ministers to exercise powers under Australian law.Our secretary and employees exercise any delegated legal powers. The secretary and some employees also have their own, non-delegated powers.Find all laws we administer and matters relating to us in the Administrative Arrangements…
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Date of issue: 24 January 2018
Date of effect: Immediate
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia
Export dairy establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources—Central and Regional offices
Purpose
To remind exporters of Vietnam’s…
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Australian exports and the economyAgriculture makes an important contribution to the Australian economy. Around two-thirds of our farm, fish and forestry production—worth around $52 billion—is exported to more than 100 countries annually. Australia’s plant industries generate more than $12…
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When levies applyLevy applies to the slaughter of deer in Australia at an abattoir for human consumption in or outside Australia.ExemptionsLevy does not apply to the slaughter of deer whose carcases are condemned or rejected as being unfit for human consumption under a Commonwealth, State or…
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