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05 November 2025Who does this notice affect?All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment during this planned maintenance period (e.g. clients required to use the Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS).…
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The National Residue Survey (NRS) contracts the services of Australian and New Zealand laboratories to perform residue testing. The laboratories must have demonstrated capabilities in the specific chemical residue analyses that are required by export and domestic markets.Laboratory performance…
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We strive to create a safe place to work for all our LGBTIQA+ staff members by providing supportive programs, educating our allies, and nurturing an inclusive culture. The department’s Pride Network Action Plan sets out what needs to be done to promote inclusion for our LGBTIQA+ employees.
We are…
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17 September 2020
Who does this notice affect?
Australian importers and overseas manufacturers and exporters of processed plant-based stockfeed.
What has changed?
When you apply for a permit to import processed plant-based stockfeed to Australia, we must often undertake a physical inspection of…
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What kind of work does ABARES do?ABARES is the Australian government’s agricultural commodity forecaster and the research arm of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.We deliver high-quality economic & scientific research, analysis & advice on issues affecting Australia's…
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2022.
We’re an Australian Government agency. Our decisions must be transparent. Our policies credible. Our practices fair and ethical.
We strive to deliver efficient and accountable services to the public.
We must meet certain reporting…
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The department is the largest public sector employer of veterinarians in Australia.
Saturday 29 April is World Veterinary Day and celebrates the work performed by veterinarians around the world. This year’s theme is promoting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the veterinary profession.
To…
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26 March 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal shipping agents, and any other operators in the sea container…
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10 September 2020
Who does this notice affect?
This notice affects biosecurity industry participants (BIPs) who fumigate imported consignments due to BMSB concerns. These are BIPs that hold an approved arrangement (AA) with the department that includes one or both of the following AA classes…
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10 September 2020
Who does this notice affect?
This notice affects biosecurity industry participants (BIPs) who heat treat imported consignments for BMSB concerns. These are BIPs that hold a class 12.3 approved arrangement (AA).
What has changed?
The department is introducing additional…
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