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Australian farmers and land managers are vital to our economy and way of life, ensuring our food security, driving innovation and sustainable practices; and supporting our rural and regional communities. However, the business of farming is becoming more challenging – as farmers and land managers…
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The Australian Government committed $1.5 million in the 2024-25 Budget (over two years from 2023-24) to improve existing arrangements for the labelling of plant-based and alternative protein products.This work responds to long-standing concerns from the meat and dairy industry that plant-based…
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We use information from various sources to inform risk analyses. These include:technical submission by the country seeking to export a commoditypeer-reviewed research/academic publicationsagriculture extension materialfarmer training manualslegislationstandard operating procedurescompleted risk…
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Australian agriculture is growing, adaptable, more productive, and well placed to take advantage of the transition to net zero, according to the latest ABARES Snapshot of Australian Agriculture 2026 Insights paper.Australian agriculture, fisheries and forestry have grown by 45% in the last 20 years…
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4 March 2026Who does this notice affect?Registered establishments and exporters of meat and meat products, and customs brokers.What has changed?The department is aware of the escalating conflict in the Middle East and the associated disruption to global air cargo routes, which has resulted in…
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We completed a review of the Harvest Strategy Policy and the Bycatch Policy in 2026.The Commonwealth Fisheries Harvest Strategy Policy (Harvest Strategy Policy) and associated implementation guidelines aim to ensure key commercial fish species are managed for long–term biological sustainability and…
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Date of issue: 16 April 2020Date of effect: Until further noticeReference Number: MAA 2020-03Attention:Approved certifying organisations and organic and bio-dynamic operatorsPurposeThe Organic Exports Program (the program) in the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment continues to…
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2 November 2020DownloadAnimal Biosecurity Advice 2020-A07 – Draft update of non-salmonid marine finfish risk species lists for human consumption and baitfish (PDF 154 KB) Appendix A: Procedure to determine finfish susceptibility to infection (PDF 168 KB)Appendix A: Procedure to determine…
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Vessels entering Australian territory must comply with requirements under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
Australian legislative requirements
Under the Act, aircraft and vessels (including those from Australia) become subject to biosecurity control upon entering 12 nautical miles of the Australian…
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14 March 2018Who does this notice affect?Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers—associated with importing LCL containerised goods from…
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