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If you buy, export, grow, process or sell Australian agricultural produce yourself, or on behalf of another person, you may be liable to pay a levy or export charge.We collect levies and export charges on behalf of the relevant agriculture industry. The money collected is then disbursed to levy…
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Australian Pest Animal StrategyPest animals and weeds have significant negative impacts on agriculture and our natural environment. They also can impact cultural sites and can spread disease.Managing negative impacts An established pest, weed or disease may be widely distributed across…
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5 March 2025The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) met on 5 March 2025 in Sydney, New South Wales.EIC reviewed the ongoing operation of National Environmental Biosecurity Response Agreement (NEBRA), current expenditure, and the upcoming 5-year review, supporting the involvement of Animal…
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20 and 21 February 2024The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) met on 20 and 21 February 2024 in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.Non-indigenous vertebrate risk assessmentsThe Committee endorsed five national non-indigenous vertebrate risk assessments, and the 17 associated threat…
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Our commitmentWe are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity as a core value of the Australian Public Service (APS). Integrity also serves as a fundamental principle of our values.We hold a trusted place within the community and work within the:APS Code of ConductAPS…
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Publication detailsAnimal health Committee (AHC), March 2025DownloadAHC communique - March 2025 (PDF 239 KB)AHC Communique - March 2025 (Word 1.7 MB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Animal Health Committee (AHC) provides veterinary leadership and…
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2 July 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.What has changed?Following…
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The AHC Communiqué (previously known as the Vet Communiqué) is a newsletter produced bi-annually by the Animal Health Committee (AHC) after each face-to-face meeting.The aim of the AHC Communiqué is to provide information on AHC discussions on a range of national animal health issues.AHC communiqué…
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We receive, triage, and assess all allegations of suspected misconduct, fraud and corruption, including referring complaints to another appropriate agency if required. You can use the form below to report suspected wrongdoing by departmental employees.Learn more about our commitment to integrity.…
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