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Chair and Senators, thank you for the opportunity to make a short opening statement this morning.
I would like to start by acknowledging the many challenges faced by people affected by severe flooding in various parts of Australia. Our thoughts are with the many farming families and regional…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is foot-and-mouth disease?
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a serious and highly contagious viral animal disease that affects primarily cloven-hoofed animals including cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, camels, lamas, alpacas, deer and pigs.
FMD virus is carried by…
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Why is gamma irradiation used?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry applies a range of biosecurity treatments to products of animal origin. The treatments available include heat treatment and gamma irradiation.Gamma irradiation is a risk management measure that may be offered for…
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Species: Sheep and goatsCountries: MalaysiaAttentionAustralian Livestock Exporters’ Council (ALEC)Department OfficersLivestock ExportersLiveCorpMeat and Livestock AustraliaPurposeTo advise exporters of the requirements for the export of sheep and goats to Malaysia in the lead up to Korban 2024.Key…
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If you have experienced a financial loss or some other detriment due to our error, you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
1. Types of compensation
This webpage contains information about claiming compensation for loss suffered as a result of one or more of the following…
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Date of issue: 04 July 2022
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2022-02
Attention: Organic operators and exporters, organic certifying bodies, industry bodies
Purpose
To advise of the requirements where treatment for fire ants by the National Fire Ant Eradication Program is…
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14 May 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal shipping agents, and any other operators in the sea container…
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You must meet our requirements before exporting livestock from Australia. This includes having a livestock export licence and:an approved arrangement and approved export program; oran exemption as a small and infrequent exporter.Follow these steps to become a livestock exporter.Apply for a…
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Date of issue: 22 July 2024Date of effect: 22 July 2024Reference Number: MAA2024-28AttentionIndustries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery CouncilDairy Export establishmentsDepartment of Agriculture…
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Date of issue: 22 July 2024Date of effect: 22 July 2024Reference Number: MAA2024-08AttentionIndustry bodies: Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Trade Advisory Group, Seafood Industry AustraliaSeafood Export EstablishmentsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry: Central and…
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