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[expand all]Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR)The Commonwealth
Gene Technology Act 2000 came into force on 21 June 2001 and is a key component of the national…
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Background
In 1999 all Australian fisheries ministers endorsed the “National Policy on Fisheries Bycatch”. The “Commonwealth Policy on Fisheries Bycatch”1 (bycatch policy) was released in 2000,…
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The department is responsible for managing the risk associated with the movement of all domestic bulk in-ship agricultural commodities on board international vessels.
Bulk vessels can harbour exotic pests and plant diseases such as Karnal bunt, which if introduced into Australia, could have the…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, September 2017
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Biosecurity Fact Sheet: Dragon fruit from Vietnam PDF
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A Biosecurity Advice notice is a notice that informs stakeholders about the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Biosecurity's work.…
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28 January 2015
Purpose
To advise exporters that the Malaysian Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) is fully enforcing the Grading, Packaging and Labelling of Agricultural Produce Regulations 2008 (PU(A)274/2008).
Key Points
Malaysia has taken a phased approach to the implementation…
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6 September 2019Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including Master Consolidators, vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity…
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The information and links on this page give you access to the latest advice from key agencies about Hendra virus.
Current situation
Since 1994, Hendra virus (HeV) has been the cause of death in over 100 horses. Most cases have been the result of spillover infection from flying-foxes. Others have…
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Introduction
On 29 November 2018, the Senate Selection of Bills Committee referred the provisions of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Streamlining Regulation) Bill 2018 (the Bill) to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation…
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Authors: Orion Sanders, Neal Hughes, Mihir GuptaPurposeData on Australian water trade recorded in state government registers contain significant measurement error or ‘noise’. This noise can make it difficult to develop an accurate…
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