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Previous reviews related to agricultural and veterinary chemicals regulation

We regularly conduct reviews and consult with our stakeholders to assist us in identifying areas that may benefit from regulatory reform. Visit the below pages for more information about our previous activities.Amendment Act 2013 reviewExamination of Export Slaughter IntervalsMarket drivers and…
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Australian locusts

​​This section contains information on the history of locust plagues in Australia and the biology and ecology of the three main pest species of locusts.  Australian plague locust  Spur-…
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Northern Australia Biosecurity

Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, August 2017 This brochure provides information about the practical and cooperative initiatives being delivered across northern Australia to…
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Border Security returns in August

A new season of Border Security – Australia’s Front Line will be on air from Wednesday 2 August. The factual reality TV series shows our biosecurity officers working to stop biosecurity risks at the border while educating audiences about Australia’s biosecurity system. Aired in more than 150…
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The government has announced Machinery of Government changes that affect this department

From 1 July 2022, we will become the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Some of our functions will move to the new Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. This website will continue to be the source of all the Australian Government’s information on…
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Trade and market access

ABARES provides research and evidence-based economic advice on agricultural trade and cross-border issues to government, the Australian community and other stakeholders. Our work addresses medium to longer term issues, with implications for policy priorities. ABARES uses a variety of tools to…
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Topic 5: The Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme

View this training package's Acknowledgement of Country and Statement of intent.Time to complete this topicAbout 60 minutes to read the information in this topic. Additional content includes videos, activities and links to other resources which may require extra time to complete.In this topic:5.1.…
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Jake and Frankie strengthen their herd from the ground up

Mixed cattle farmers Jake and Frankie Fennell run a 4,000-strong beef herd on their property Wintinna Station in Outback South Australia. After the 2017-2019 drought, they embraced GPS cattle tracking tags and rotational grazing to better prepare their business for drought. “We came across [the…
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Post Entry Biosecurity System User Guide

​Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, February 2017This user guide provides detailed information about Post Entry Biosecurity System functions. It includes screenshots, detailed instructions and…
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Topic 2: What carbon farming means for farmers and land managers

View this training package's Acknowledgement of Country and Statement of intent.Time to complete this topicAbout 60 minutes to read the information in this topic. Additional content includes videos, activities and links to other resources which may require extra time to complete.In this topic:2.1.…
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