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22 April 2022
Who does this notice affect?
This notice applies to regional officers, importers, customs brokers and industry stakeholders.
What has changed?
Importers are advised that the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-Prohibited Goods) Determination 2021 (Goods Determination) has been…
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Import conditions for fresh apples from New Zealand are now on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON), making the import of these goods possible.
A decision to import apples from New Zealand into Australia is a commercial decision between an importer in Australia and a supplier in New…
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Date of issue: 5 April 2019Date of effect: 22 May 2019Reference Number: MAA2019-01Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council
Department of Agriculture and Water…
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Article originally published 11 November, updated 22 November 2024 Australia demonstrated our commitment to climate action in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan from 11 – 22 November 2024.Globally, the…
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The definition of forest used by
Australia's National Forest Inventory is:
An area, incorporating all living and non-living components, that is dominated by trees having usually a single stem and a mature or…
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Author: Louise Capel
Overview
The agricultural workforce is often only considered to be those who work on-farm. However, there are a large number of people who support agriculture, or work in the agricultural supply chain, who may also be considered as working in agriculture or agriculture…
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The Horticulture Code of Conduct (Horticulture Code) is a mandatory industry code under section 51AE of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.The Horticulture Code was introduced in 2007 to regulate trade between growers and traders of horticulture produce to ensure transparency and…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
During the week ending 19 May 2021, blocking high pressure systems resulted in little rainfall being recorded across much of Australia. However, low pressure troughs and cold fronts generated moderate rainfall…
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First Year - 2023Meeting communiqueThe Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt, announced the establishment of the Australian Agricultural Traceability Governance Group (AATGG) on 2 March 2023 via media release. The AATGG provides guidance and oversight on…
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3 June 2025Who does this notice affect?Food importers and brokers acting on behalf of food importers.What is changing?From 14 June 2025 the food safety requirements that apply to food imported for sale into Australia will be incorporated into the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).For…
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