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OverviewTrade is restricted to commodities that are not hosts or carriers, or those hosts or carriers that are less vulnerable to infestation.Examples include limiting trade to non-host or less vulnerable fruit and vegetable species or cultivars, and to wood from tree species that are less likely…
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Australia is strengthening its biosecurity capabilities with technology that identifies potential biosecurity threats in minutes, instead of hours. This is revolutionising how we protect our agricultural and environmental assets.The department has deployed new identification technology that enables…
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Date of effect: 03 July 2018Purpose To remind processors sourcing abalone from Tasmania of their obligations to follow directions under the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Orders 2005.Summary of…
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The veterinary profession in Australia, and worldwide, is facing significant workforce challenges. Veterinarians play a crucial role in supporting Australian agriculture, animal owners, and wildlife by ensuring optimal animal health, welfare, and productivity. They also safeguard public health and…
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The road to reform: how a developed country can repurpose agricultural support28 October 2025Many developed countries provide high levels of agricultural support to pursue a large and growing list of objectives. Like many developed countries today, the Australian agricultural sector historically…
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21 August 2020
Who does this notice affect?
Importers and customs brokers associated with importing goods classified under tariff 0904.1 - Pepper of the genus Piper – crushed or ground or whole and 0904.2 - dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta.
What has changed?…
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27 March 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses to export Hass avocados to Japan and Thailand.
Summary of changes and key points
Applications are now open for farms and packhouses…
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National Standard Advisory CommitteeThe National Standard Advisory Committee (NSAC) is the principal technical committee for the department's National Standard for Organic and Bio-dynamic Produce (the National Standard). The NSAC is a technical committee of individuals, acting independently…
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