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Authors: Susan Whitbread, Katie Linnane, Alistair Davidson
Overview
Rapidly changing operating environments of government and their stakeholders threaten to outdate existing policy practices. Policymakers will need to adopt fresh ways of thinking, develop new skills and…
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17 February 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of pork products.
Issue
An alert has been issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) about heightened African swine fever (ASF) risk in our region.
The emergence and subsequent spread of ASF in the region continues to pose a…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has completed a timber testing trial investigating the best ways to implement technologies verifying claims of species and harvest origin of regulated timber and timber products.Illegal logging is a global problem and is the most profitable…
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Addressing environmental harm: reforming agricultural supportHundreds of billions of dollars are spent globally every year by taxpayers and consumers on agricultural support that harms the environment. To minimise the impacts of agriculture on the environment it is important to focus on efficient…
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A new safer, treatment option for Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is now available for use by importers.Ethyl formate, used in combination with carbon dioxide, has been approved under the AusTreat offshore treatment assurance scheme as an environmentally friendly substitute for methyl bromide.…
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7 June 2021PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to invite plant export industry to share your feedback on an online survey.SummaryThe Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is looking to identify areas of duplication and simplify requirements for those working in…
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The Australian Government is helping the agriculture sector respond to climate challenges through the $302.1 million Climate-Smart Agriculture Program, funded through the Natural Heritage Trust.
The Program will help drive agricultural productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability by…
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Resilient Landscapes Grants ProgramThe Resilient Landscapes Program grants have been awarded.The Program funds projects that focus on achieving and measuring transformational change and impact at landscape scale, identify tipping points, or thresholds and demonstrate practices, technologies or…
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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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Be part of a team with a unique and globally significant mission. We are seeking future leaders to join our entry programs.Our entry programs are your pathway to grow your skills and kick-start your career in the Australian Public Service (APS).Our programsFind out more about our programs.…
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