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We are responsible for ensuring compliance with Australia’s illegal logging laws.We also provide assistance to importers and processors seeking to better understand the laws and their responsibilities.Significant penalties can apply if you:import or process timber products that have come from…
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We have started a review of the biosecurity risks associated with importing veterinary immunobiologicals into Australia.
Steps to complete this reviewWhen we do this review, we:seek preliminary submissions from interested stakeholdersreview the science on pests…
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The Australian Government has committed $5 million over 4 years (2023-2027) to the renewal of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS).A renewed AAWS will provide a framework for a national approach to animal welfare and bring key stakeholders together on animal welfare issues of national…
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As we mark the 10-year anniversary of the Post Entry Quarantine (PEQ) facility this year, it's a perfect time to reflect on the incredible journey and achievements of this essential institution. For the past decade, the PEQ has played a pivotal role in safeguarding Australia's biosecurity as the…
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Open grant opportunitiesApplications are now open for opportunities under the Future Drought Fund:Strengthening Drought Resilience on Country Program - $12 million is available for First Nations businesses to co-design community-led projects that care for Country and build resilience to dry times…
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We are building on past investment to find better solutions for land managers to control and reduce the impact of established non-native pest animals and weeds.The program is:working with States and Territories to deliver on-ground managementsupporting Indigenous Ranger Groups in Northern Australia…
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In a proactive move to prepare young people for the future of farming, a partnership between Ag Logic, the Tas Farm Innovation Hub (the hub), and several Tasmanian school farms is bringing agricultural technology into the classroom. This initiative is helping students build climate resilience and…
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When levies and charges applyLevyLevy applies to apples or pears harvested in Australia if the person who owns them immediately after harvest:sold the apples or pearsprocessed the apples or pears themselves, orhad the apples or pears processed by another person.ChargeCharge applies to apples…
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When levies and charges applyLevyLevy applies to avocados harvested in Australia if the person who owns them immediately after harvest:sold the avocadosprocessed the avocados themselves, orhad the avocados processed by another person.ChargeCharge applies to avocados harvested in and exported…
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The Australian Biosecurity Awards recognise significant commitment to our nation’s biosecurity system.These are the past recipients of the awards.2024Dr David Banks Biosecurity Lifetime Achievement AwardDr Leslie SimsDr Kim Ritman Award for Science and InnovationDr Laurence MoundFirst Nations Award…
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