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Meat Notice 2018-06 - Goat Targeted Antibacterial Residue Testing (GTART) and Horse Targeted Antibacterial Residue Testing Program (HTART) – Antibacterial Confirmatory Testing for Suspect Goats and Horses

​​​NSFS reference: 13Issue date: 27/11/2018​​Date of effect: ImmediateReview date: November 2020Contact officers:Dugald MacLachlan Director Residues and Microbiology Policy 02 6272 3183Mac Tawadros…
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AQIS Response to the CSIRO Food Science Australia report 'Review of the Current Testing Protocols for Imported Seafood Products'

​Review of the Current Testing Protocols for Imported Seafood Products by Food Science Australia, February 2010 1. Overarching Recommendation: A Mix of Risk Management Options ‘AQIS should implement…
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Sheepmeat and goatmeat quotas (EU and UK)

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry issues certification for the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) sheepmeat and goatmeat tariff rate quotas (TRQ) and the EU only ‘erga omnes’ quota.Australian exporters can export specific quantities of eligible products to the EU and UK…
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European Union Deforestation Regulation

On 2 October 2024, the European Commission (EC) announced an intended delay on the starting day to commence the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), based on feedback received from international partners about preparations on the EUDR.Subject to approval by the European Parliament…
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About Australia’s State of the Forests Report

OverviewAustralia’s State of the Forests Report presents comprehensive information describing the many social, economic and environmental values of Australia’s forests to government and industry stakeholders and the broader community. It meets Australia’s formal national reporting requirements for…
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Zoo Rodents

​Number Date Description  Word  PDF 2008/19 7 Jul 08 Biosecurity policy determination - importation of…
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Levies Explained

​​​Overview Australian farm businesses are world leaders in terms of production efficiency, sustainability, product quality, innovation and ability to supply and respond to market needs. The Australian Government and agriculture , fisheries and forestry industries recognise the importance of…
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Hendra virus

The information and links on this page give you access to the latest advice from key agencies about Hendra virus. Current situation Since 1994, Hendra virus (HeV) has been the cause of death in over 100 horses. Most cases have been the result of spillover infection from flying-foxes. Others have…
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Message from Andrew Metcalfe AO

The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Andrew Metcalfe AO, has announced his intention to retire from the Australian Public Service on 4 August 2023. Below is his message to his department, distributed on 13 June 2023.   Colleagues It is with mixed emotions…
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IAN 2023-34: Changes to the appearance of Australia’s official marks – bolt seals and tamper-indicative metal strap seals

Date of issue: 6 September 2023 Date of effect: 6 September 2023 Attention Registered dairy exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders and approved export permit issuers. Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) - Central and Regional offices. Purpose To…
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