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We have published import conditions for fresh melons (Cucumis melo) from Japan on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). Import permits can now be issued.The decision to commence imports will be a commercial decision between an exporter in Japan and an importer in Australia. The importer…
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Every six months, the minister must table in Parliament a report from the department that includes livestock mortalities on every sea voyage. The report is compiled from information provided to the department by the ships' masters, as required by the Marine Orders Part 43 under subsection 425(1AA)…
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The Environmental Biosecurity Project Fund (EBPF) was established in 2018. It provides an annual allocation of $825,000.The Environmental Biosecurity Office (EBO) administer the EBPF. We provide leadership, coordination and engagement on national environmental biosecurity issues. We play a key role…
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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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This year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) occurs in the International Year of the Woman Farmer, so it’s an excellent opportunity to consider the vast and extraordinary contribution women have long made to life on the land.One farmer who is helping to inspire women in the sector is Kara-Glenn…
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We completed a review of the Harvest Strategy Policy and Bycatch Policy in 2026.The Commonwealth Fisheries Bycatch Policy (Bycatch Policy) provides a framework for managing fishing-related impacts to bycatch species in Commonwealth fisheries. This is done through mechanisms that reduce bycatch,…
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