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We are the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. We are part of the Australian Government.Our roleOur role and functions are diverse.We work to enhance our agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries. We create new and maintain existing agricultural export opportunities, to provide…
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In a milestone for the department, 27 Indigenous learners have commenced the nationally accredited Certificate IV in Tropical Biosecurity course. This course is an initiative of the department’s Indigenous Ranger Biosecurity Program and has paved the way to delivering localised training in…
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When levies applyLevy applies to goat transactions in the following 4 scenarios.1. Transfer of ownershipLevy applies to each transfer of ownership of goats from one person to another, where the goats are in Australia when transfer of ownership occurs.2. Delivery and slaughter at an…
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Animal Health Committee (AHC), March 2020
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The control of animal and zoonotic disease in overseas countries meets Australia’s international commitment to global development goals, and also helps to reduce the risk of exotic disease spread to…
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The department is responsible for managing the risk associated with the movement of all domestic bulk in-ship agricultural commodities on board international vessels.
Bulk vessels can harbour exotic pests and plant diseases such as Karnal bunt, which if introduced into Australia, could have the…
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The proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy and Charge (Biosecurity Protection Levy) was intended to be a new levy and charge payable by primary producers. It was one component of the larger 2023-24 Budget measure ‘Strengthened and Sustainably Funded Biosecurity System’, which is delivering increased…
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Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Improvements) Regulations 2021On 16 December 2021, the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Improvements) Regulations 2021 were made to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the national system for…
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Rural research, development and extension (RD&E) has been a significant contributor to making Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries into what they are today—world-leading,…
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14 April 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All Customs Brokers, Importers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, and food importers who have premises that departmental officers may attend (for inspections, surveillance, or other purposes).
What has changed?
The department continues to experience…
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