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3 November 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, vessel masters, biosecurity industry participants and shipping agents.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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Date of issue: 07 February 2022
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2022-04
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies –…
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Examining recent trends and issues in Australia's food demand is important for two reasons.
Food security—a key role of government is to ensure there is a high level of food security in Australia. In general terms, food security refers to the adequate and reliable provision of food that is…
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A biological control agent is an organism, such as an insect or plant disease, that is used to control a pest species.
Before a biological control agent is released into the Australian environment, it must be established, via risk analysis, that the risk associated with release is very low or…
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Date of issue: 20 October 2023
Date of effect: Immediately
Reference Number: MAA2023-08
Related MAAs: N/A
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Trade Advisory Group, Seafood Industry Australia
Export establishments
Exporters, AEPI and NEXDOC…
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Date of issue: 3 April 2023
Date of effect: 10 February 2023
Reference Number: IAN 2023-02
Attention
Organic operators and exporters, organic certifying bodies, industry bodies
Purpose
Public release of two updated policy documents – the Administrative Arrangements for Approved…
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30/03/2023
Who does this notice affect?
All vessel owners, operators, masters, and shipping agents who represent international cruise vessels in preparing for arrival in Australian territory and reporting changes to onboard human health status.
What has changed?
The Department of…
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The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests.
On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts…
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31/08/2023
Who does this notice affect?
Importers and brokers
What has changed?
From 30 October 2023, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry will begin implementing changes to the import conditions for prawns and prawn products for human consumption, in accordance with the…
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20 September 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of laboratory goods and their brokers.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) recently completed a review of the biosecurity risks to Australia and the financial implications for industry…
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