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31 May 2019 Who does this notice affect?Clients who are operating either a Broker approved arrangement and/or a Non-broker approved arrangement. What has changed?The department is delaying the planned…
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The average price per hectare of Australia’s broadacre farmland increased by 131% over the last 10 years, according to the latest data from the ABARES Farmland Price Indicator.ABARES Executive Director Dr Jared Greenville said a relatively flat 2023 for farmland prices capped a decade of strong…
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12 June 2024Who does this notice affect?This notice is of relevance to importers, manufacturers, customs brokers, agents, and associated biosecurity industry participants involved in the importation of new and aged/used oversize tyres.What changes are proposed?The department is proposing an update…
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16 June 2023The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) (members only) met virtually on 16 June 2023. Discussions led to a range of good outcomes.Several matters were endorsed for consideration by the National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) includingThe National Feral Deer Action Plan (NFDAP)next…
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4 April 2024Species: LivestockCountries: Middle East regionAttentionAllPurposeTo inform stakeholders that the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is now inviting submissions on the renewed Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS) between 2 April and 31 May, 2024, in addition to the…
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Farmers, agribusinesses, stakeholders and rural communities have the chance to weigh in on the role of the Future Drought Fund (FDF) Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs.Deputy Secretary Matt Lowe said the hubs were under review to evaluate their performance.“The 8 drought hubs started…
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AttentionFood importers and brokers acting on their behalf.PurposeTo inform importers and brokers of changes to the tests applied to dried, semi-dried and sundried tomatoes and dried dates.Key pointsFrom 26 July 2024, E. coli testing no longer applies to imports of dried, semi-dried and sundried…
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Date of Issue: 16 January 2014
Date of Effect: Immediate
Affected Markets: China
The Chinese Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) recently published a notice in relation to health foods titled - ‘Notice of Further Standardizing the Supervision and Management of Health Food and Crack Down on…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported Food Inspection…
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Are you aware of the consequences of importing seeds that don’t comply with Australia’s strict biosecurity import conditions?Purchasing a packet of seeds online may only cost you a few dollars, but they can impact Australia’s native plant and agricultural resources as well as hit your pocket hard…
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