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The information and links on this page give you access to the latest advice from key agencies about Hendra virus.
Current situation
Since 1994, Hendra virus (HeV) has been the cause of death in over 100 horses. Most cases have been the result of spillover infection from flying-foxes. Others have…
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When levies applyLevy applies to whole milk produced in Australia if the person who owns the milk immediately after it is produced:delivered the milk to a processing establishment in Australia themselveshad the milk delivered to a processing establishment by another personsold the milk to a…
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When levies and charges applyLevyLevy applies to custard apples harvested in Australia and sold by the person who owns them immediately after harvest.ChargeCharge applies to custard apples harvested in and exported from Australia.ExemptionsLevyLevy does not apply to custard apples that are…
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When levies and export charges applyLevyLevy applies to tea tree oil distilled in Australia and sold by the person who owns the tea tree oil immediately after it is distilled.Export chargeExport charge applies to tea tree oil distilled in and exported from Australia.ExemptionsLevyLevy does…
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When levies and export charges applyLevyLevy applies to table grapes harvested in Australia and sold by the person who owns them immediately after harvest.Export chargeExport charge applies to table grapes harvested in and exported from Australia.ExemptionsLevyLevy does not apply to table…
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Publication detailsAustralia New Zealand Dairy Authorities' Committee (ANZDAC), 2007 (current version).The purpose of this guideline is to assist industry and regulators with the implementation of food safety standards and the application of good food safety practice.With the increasing…
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Department of Agriculture, October 2019
This report details food that was found to fail under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme during the month. For full data on activity and compliance under the Scheme refer to the annual Imported Food Inspection Data reports.…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, March 2019
This report details food that was found to fail under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme during the month. For full data on activity and compliance under the Scheme refer to the six monthly…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry uses a number of risk mitigation strategies to prevent biosecurity risk from entering Australia. Among these strategies is the treatment of goods to mitigate the risk and prevent the introduction of unwanted pests and diseases.
Treatment types…
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“Livestock animal welfare – it’s everyone’s responsibility
including farmers, truck drivers, abattoir workers and government officers”
Legislation
In Australia, animal welfare legislation is a state/territory responsibility which means they have the legal jurisdiction to prosecute on animal…
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