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2015-61 - Horticulture Exports Program – Citrus grower applications for exports to protocol markets in 2016

23 November 2015Purpose​To advise the citrus industry that online applications are now open for citrus growers to be approved for export to South Korea, China, Thailand and New Zealand (Queensland…
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2016-69 - Market Coordination and Strategy Program - Cancellation of existing import permits for all agricultural products to the Philippines

25 November 2016PurposeTo advise exporters of the cancellation of all existing import permits for agricultural exports to the Philippines effective 23 November 2016.Background On 23 November 2016, the…
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Invasive Plants and Animals Committee meeting 9

7 September 2017 The Invasive Plants and Animals Committee (IPAC) met on 7 September 2017 in Menangle, New South Wales. Key outcomes from the meeting included: National Biosecurity Committee…
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Invasive Plants and Animals Committee meeting 8

​​​​23 March 2017 The Invasive Plants and Animals Committee (IPAC) met on 23 March 2017 in the Australian Capital Territory. Mr Bruce Christie was welcomed as the new Chair of IPAC, and Mr Will Zacharin…
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Importing reproductive material semen and embryos

What you need to know ​​​​​Semen and embryos from the animal species listed below can currently be imported into Australia from selected Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry approved countries only. Permitted species for imports of animal semen include buffalo, cattle, cats, deer,…
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87-2019 - Issuance of 2019-20 approved arrangement annual levy delayed

31 May 2019 Who does this notice affect?Clients who are operating either a Broker approved arrangement and/or a Non-broker approved arrangement. What has changed?The department is delaying the planned…
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168-2019 - Clarification on the labelling requirements for molluscs (other than oysters and snails) for human consumption

22 October 2019 Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers of mollusc products and associated industry participants and retailers. What has changed? This notice is to inform industry that the Department of Agriculture is proposing changes to the existing labelling…
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Horticulture links

​[expand all] Biosecurity Plant Health Australia Horticulture reports Australian strawberries reputation recovery plan In September 2018, the then Prime Minister and the then Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, announced a support package for the Australian strawberry industry to…
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Global leaders meet on Antimicrobial Resistance in Barbados

The Australian Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mark Schipp is an external adviser to the Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance. The group seeks to bring political attention to the issue of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and recently held their first face to face meeting in Barbados. Global…
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Register now to attend the 2023 National Biosecurity Forum

Join like-minded stakeholders at the 2023 National Biosecurity Forum to discuss challenges, opportunities and innovative approaches for protecting Australia’s biosecurity system. Deputy Secretary for Biosecurity Dr Chris Locke said the forum helps us work together to maintain and strengthen our…
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