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12 April 2018PurposeThe purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to remind exporters that they must ensure importing country requirements are met when exporting grain, seeds and plant products,…
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The corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus) originates from the southern United States and Mexico. It is widely recognised as an invasive species with established populations in the Cayman Islands, the Virgin Islands, and the Bahamas.
The corn snake is a frequently encountered species in the illegal…
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Community members will continue to be able to access free testing services for rabbits and hares, thanks to an Australian Government funded national disease monitoring program.
The National Rabbit Disease Monitoring Program is being delivered by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency. Through…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is using innovative methods to tackle a hidden underground risk at Brisbane International Airport – a potential exotic mosquito breeding site.The department’s Vector Monitoring Program (VMP) is trialling new Hamer traps over an underground drain…
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ABARES has expanded the Farmland Price Indicator to include a new series of experimental estimates by farmland type.Users can now access and download specific information for beef, dairy, cropping, forestry, orchard and even hobby farmland type via the ABARES Farmland Price Indicator dashboard.…
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In August during National Science Week the first ever Government Scientists Group STEM Expo was held in the Great Hall of Parliament House in Canberra. The Expo showcased STEM careers and activities in government agencies. Over 1500 people attended in person and over 600 people watched the event’s…
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3 December 2024Who does this notice affect?Industry stakeholders, including commercial importers and brokers importing consignments of imported food subject to analytical testing under the Imported Food Control Act 1992.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the…
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In August 2024, Dr Sam Hamilton, was formally appointed as Deputy Australian Chief Veterinary Officer (Deputy ACVO). Dr Hamilton had been acting in the role since March 2024 and brings a wealth of experience to this position, particularly in the areas of One Health, animal disease preparedness,…
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31 January 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including Master Consolidators, vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers and principal agents—associated with shipping or…
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20 January 2025Who does this notice affect?Industry stakeholders, including commercial importers and brokers importing consignments of imported food subject to analytical testing under the Imported Food Control Act 1992.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the…
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