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Australia’s primary industries have a strong tradition of being innovative and adaptive to new challenges. They have proven to be highly efficient and competitive in international markets. The outlook for the Australian primary industries sector is strong, with the world’s demand for food…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is responsible for managing the pest and disease risks associated with goods, containers, aircraft and ships arriving in Australia.
Before you import goods to Australia, it is important that you understand your responsibilities as an…
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The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) community with the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) acknowledged the importance of understanding and better managing the phytosanitary risks associated with the movement of aid in its sixteenth session (CPM-16, 2022). In this meeting,…
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Also known as pen-side tests, point-of-care (POC) tests are usually carried out in the field, or away from a central laboratory. This type of testing is useful for the early detection of pests and diseases by producing quick preliminary diagnostic results in a simple user-friendly way. An example…
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Farm cash income for all broadacre farms is projected to decrease nationally by around 7 per cent to average $327,000 per farm in 2022–23 but remain 46% above the 10-year average.
Head of Farm Performance at ABARES, Peter Gooday, said incomes for broadacre farms are expected to decrease in all…
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Date of effect: 18 July 2023
Attention
Importers of alcoholic drinks intended for retail sale.
Purpose
To advise importers of alcoholic drinks intended for retail sale about the requirements for pregnancy warning labelling and to raise awareness of guidance material that has been developed by…
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Date of issue: 20 September 2023
Date of effect: 20 September 2023
Attention:
Industry bodies, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee
Registered dairy exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders, and automated export permit issuers
State regulatory authorities
Department of…
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31 August 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 providing pre-arrival reporting.
What has changed?
Revised Live Plant Conveyance Log form
The…
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28 October 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Biosecurity industry participants (BIPs) involved in the importation of containerised mined and chemical (natural or synthetic) fertilisers.
What has changed?
The Seals Intact inspection requirements for consignments of imported containerised mined…
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21 October 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders associated with the import of live dogs to Australian territory, including importers, pet transport agents, and official and government-approved veterinarians
What has changed?
From 1 November 2022, the department will remove the…
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