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The information provided in the documents attached is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The Commonwealth endeavours to keep information current and accurate, however, it may be subject to change without…
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This criterion reports on the role of Australia’s forests in the carbon cycle, including the amount of carbon stored in Australia’s forests, and the effects of natural disturbance, forest management and forest land-use change on forest carbon dynamics. It also reports the amount of carbon stored…
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Join the front line to protect our plants, animals and way of life.Do you want to make a valuable contribution to protecting Australia’s agricultural industries, our unique environment and sustain our way of life?As a biosecurity officer, you can make a difference and help prevent damaging global…
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NSFS reference: 13Issue date: 27/11/2018Date of effect: ImmediateReview date: November 2020Contact officers:Dugald MacLachlan
Director Residues and Microbiology Policy
02 6272 3183Mac Tawadros…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regulates the movement of all vessels, goods and passengers from the Torres Strait under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
This includes the monitoring of vessels arriving on mainland Australia from designated biosecurity zones in the Torres Strait,…
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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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22 February 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers of bulbs for use as nursery stock.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) is revising the on-arrival inspection regime of all consignments of bulbs imported…
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What are Practice Statements?
Practice Statements are nationally approved directions to staff across a range of legislation and standards administered by the Department. They set out the principles we operate by and the powers and obligations of both staff and clients.
Along with Chief…
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30 August 2019Who does this notice affect?Importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported cut flowers and foliage.What has changed?Commencing 1 September 2019, the…
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Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Livestock at Processing Facilities and Establishments
AWTG 01-22 noted an update from Queensland that the independent scientific literature review to inform the development of the new standards and guidelines was completed in February 2022 and has been…
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