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Adaptation and the agricultural sector

Climate change is already impacting agricultural, fisheries and forestry productivity, water availability, soil health and the spread of pests, weeds and disease.The first National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA) provides a comprehensive overview of nationally significant climate risks and impacts.…
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Report of the Eminent Scientists Group on the Import Risk of Apples from New Zealand to the Director of Animal and Plant Quarantine

​Dr John C Radcliffe AM Emeritus Professor Malcolm Nairn AM Dr Mark Lonsdale Dr T J Higgins October 2006IntroductionThe then Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestr,…
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Biosecurity Fact Sheet: Brassicaceous crop seeds for sowing into Australia

Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, February 2018 This fact sheet explains the rationale for the review of import conditions for brassicaceous crop seeds for sowing into Australia and details the progress of the review. Download Document File size Biosecurity…
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2016-51 - Horticulture Exports Program - Clarification of requirements for the use of transfer certificates (EX186)

​8 September 2016 Purpose To provide clarification to the horticulture export industry and authorised officers on the requirements for the use of transfer certificates. Background The Horticulture Exports Program has received increased queries regarding the requirement for transfer certificates…
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2015-11 - Grain and Seed Exports - China's import conditions for Australian wheat and barley

​​​​​​18 February 2015 Purpose​To advise Australian exporters that the import conditions for wheat (Triticum aestivum, Triticum durum and Triticum tauschii) and barley (Hodeum vulgare) for processing…
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COLS support

Quick reference guidesHow do I submit a new lodgement for commercial goods?DownloadHow do I submit a new lodgement for commercial goods? (PDF 742 KB)How do I submit a new lodgement for commercial goods? (DOCX 975 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for…
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Biosecurity Advice 2024-P02: Release of the draft report for pomelo fruit from Vietnam: biosecurity import requirements

30 April 2024This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the draft report for Pomelo fruit from Vietnam: biosecurity import requirements.The draft report proposes that the importation of commercially produced pomelo fruit to Australia from all commercial production…
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Improved agricultural export legislation

Agriculture, fisheries and forestry exports are an economic powerhouse for Australia. Strengthening the competitiveness and productivity of Australia's agriculture sector is a key commitment of the Australian Government. To ensure that the export legislative framework, namely the Export Control…
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Environment and Invasives Committee communique’ - meeting 14

30 August 2024The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) met in person in Brisbane on Friday 30 August 2024.Members noted that this will be Dr Nigel Ainsworth’s last face-to-face meeting as EIC Chair. The Committee thanked Dr Ainsworth for his contribution in his time as Chair and welcomed…
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203-2025: Maritime and Aircraft Reporting System (MARS) commercial vessel Pre-Arrival Report (PAR) and reporting of disembarking crew

27 June 2025Who does this notice affect?All vessel owners, operators, masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels, including cruise vessels preparing for arrival into Australian territory.What has changed?In December 2023, an Import Industry Advice Notice was…
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