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Australian Government response to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee second interim and final reports: Effect of market consolidation on the red meat processing sector

​​Introduction The Australian Government welcomes the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee’s reports (interim and final) on the effect of market consolidation on the red meat processing sector (the Reports). The Australian Government thanks the Committee members for…
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Support Plantation Establishment program

Grant applications for the Support Plantation Establishment program have closed.The Australian Government is providing $73.76 million (GST exclusive) in grant funding over four years from 2023–24 to 2026–27.To date, $56.47 million (GST exclusive) has been awarded to 67 projects. Announcements…
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Marine pest biosecurity

The introduction and spread of marine species into and around Australian waters through biofouling, or in a ship’s ballast water, can harm fisheries, threaten healthy fish habitats and have widespread economic and health effects.Marine pest biosecurity is an important part of the department’s…
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Ballast water

Important: Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Ballast Water managementAdvice to the international maritime industry on the upcoming Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC).DAFF Biosecurity officers will be conducting joint inspections with AMSA Port State Control officers during the 2025 CIC which…
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Tasmania Department of Primary Industries and Water Response to The Issues Paper for The Import Risk Analysis for Fresh Apples from The Pacific Northwest of The USA

​[expand all] Cover Letter Department of Primary Industries & Water PO Box 303 Devonport Tasmania 7310 AUSTRALIA +61 3 6421 7634 Telephone Andrew.Bishop@dpiw.tas.gov.au 4 September 2008 Plant Biosecurity Biosecurity Australia GPO Box 858 CANBERRA ACT 2601 To whom it may concern,…
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Annex: Passenger and crew processing at international and minor airports

DownloadDocumentPagesFile sizePassenger and crew p​rocessing at international and minor airports PDF 144.3 MBIf you have difficulty accessing this file, please visit web accessibility.Online…
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Conditions for operating approved arrangements

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has set conditions for how activities can be performed under an approved arrangement. Some conditions are specific to the class of approved arrangement you are operating, and some apply across multiple arrangement classes.The class of your…
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Non-commercial vessel arrival biosecurity reporting - yachts and private superyachts

Pre-Arrival Reporting requirements for non-commercial vesselsUnder Australia’s Biosecurity Act 2015 all non-commercial vessel owners, vessel operators and returning Australians must provide a pre-arrival report (PAR) prior to arrival in Australian waters.The department has made it easy for non-…
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Foot-and-mouth disease

Tim Kane Key points Foot-and-mouth disease is not present in Australia. It has recently been detected in neighbouring Indonesia for the first time in 30 years. Border settings have been adjusted to keep Australia foot-and-mouth disease free as Indonesia gets this under control. While…
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2020-46 - Authorised Officer Program – Changes to the plant export authorised officer application, training, assessment and appointment process

22 July 2020 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise of changes to the plant export authorised officer (AO) application, training, assessment and appointment process. Summary of changes and key points The Plant Export Management System (PEMS) has been updated to facilitate all…
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