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2019-35 - Horticulture Exports Program – In-transit cold treatment certification requirements for citrus exports to Japan in 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry of the in-transit cold treatment (ITCT) certification requirements, for the export of citrus to Japan.Summary of changes and…
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Subcommittee on National Plant Health Surveillance (SNPHS)

The principal focus of the SNPHS is to maintain and improve Australia’s plant health surveillance capacity and capability in support of the economy, environment and community. Roles and Responsibilities Advise Plant Health Committee (PHC) and its subcommittees on matters relating to plant…
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Plant Health Committee Communiqué—PHC54

The Plant Health Committee (PHC) held its 54th meeting in Canberra on 4 – 6 December 2018. Andrew Bishop (Tasmania) commenced in the Chair’s role for this meeting and Rosa Crnov (Victoria) was appointed…
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Plant Health

Australia is fortunate to be free from many of the damaging plant pests that occur in other countries.This freedom helps our producers to access local and overseas markets, protects our unique environment, and supports a healthy way of life for all Australians.To keep up to date with our work to…
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2017-01—Changes to approved auditor services

Issued: 30 January 2017Date of effect: 1 February 2017PurposeTo advise approved auditors and registered establishments utilising the services of approved auditors about:changes to fees and chargesalternate…
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Exporting from Australia

​​​​​The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Forestry controls exports of agricultural products. This assures our trading partners that Australian agricultural products meet import requirements.Efficient regulation of exports is the cornerstone of Australia’s reputation as a​n excellent…
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Mechanical Bushfire Fuel Load Reduction Programme

The purpose of the trials was to investigate whether mechanical fuel load reduction can reduce bushfire risk in an economical, socially acceptable and environmentally sound manner around key assets, such as conservation areas or townships, where prescribed burning is undesirable for a range of…
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Current standards and guidelines projects

 Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Livestock at Processing EstablishmentsThe AWTG is developing new Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Livestock at Processing Establishments (the processing standards). The processing standards will replace the 2002 Model Code of…
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2016-07 - Horticulture Exports Program – Export of fruit and vegetables to Papua New Guinea

​​11 February 2016PurposeTo advise industry that Papua New Guinea has lifted the prohibition of the import of selected fruits and vegetables.Summary of changes and key pointsIn August 2015 the Papua…
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2015-37 – Horticulture Exports Program – Export of cut flowers and foliage from the Myrtaceae family to New Zealand suspended

17 July 2015PurposeTo advise industry that the export of cut flowers and foliage from the Myrtaceae family, to New Zealand, is suspended effective immediately.Background The New Zealand Ministry for…
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