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As an organisation, we are committed to building a culturewhere difference is valued and respected, and where we worktogether and leverage the benefit of our diversity. Why work for usOur responsibilities are diverse…
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We have published import conditions for fresh Chinese jujube fruit (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) from China on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). Before importing jujubes from China, importers must apply to the department for an import permit. The decision to commence…
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Horticulture is Australia’s third-largest agricultural industry. It includes fruit, vegetables, nuts, flowers, turf and nursery products.Pests that damage horticultural crops include species of:bacteriavirusesfungiinsectsnematodes.The National Action Plan for Pests of Horticultural Crops is…
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A hitchhiker (or contaminating) pest is one that can ‘hitch a ride’ into the country. They come in on containers, goods or travellers’ luggage on ships and aircraft. They can also arrive on cargo such as cars, tyres or machinery.These pests can remain hidden and undetected for a long time.…
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This section presents socio-economic indicators for the forestry sector drawn from the ABS 2011 and 2016 Census of Population and Housing. These build on the indicators presented in the AFWPS September and December quarters 2012 (ABARES 2012) PDF [2.01 MB, 11 pages], which reported data from the…
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Wood Rules changesChanges have been made to the Export Control (Wood and Woodchips Rules) 2021 and exporters will need to consider the new requirements. For more information, please read the Fit and Proper Persons requirements and wood export licence requirements below. An information sheet is also…
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We represent national interests across agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries.We are a large and diverse portfolio. This includes agencies, statutory and non-statutory bodies, independent advisors and industry representatives.Our ministerThe Hon Julie Collins MP is Minister for Agriculture…
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This indicator (Indicator 1.1a) uses the area for each forest type over time as a broad measure of the extent to which forest ecosystems and their diversity are being maintained. Reporting on forest tenure aids our understanding of how different land management regimes may impact on forest…
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18 December 2019Who does this notice affect?Importers and customs brokers who import goods eligible for the Compliance-Based Intervention Scheme (CBIS), and Biosecurity Officers who process AIMS entries that contain one or more lines of goods eligible for the CBIS. See here for a full list of goods…
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3 March 2020Who does this notice affect?Importers and customs brokers who import goods eligible for the Compliance-Based Intervention Scheme, and Biosecurity Officers who process AIMS entries that contain one or more lines of goods eligible for the CBIS. See here for a full list of goods eligible…
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