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Questions and answers for the draft report for the review of import conditions for fresh potatoes for processing from New Zealand

3 July 2012​Release of the Draft report for the review of import conditions for fresh potatoes for processing from New Zealand Why has this review of import conditions for fresh potatoes for…
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Apples from New Zealand March 2007

Import conditions for fresh apples from New Zealand are now on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON), making the import of these goods possible. A decision to import apples from New Zealand into Australia is a commercial decision between an importer in Australia and a supplier in New…
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2014-23 - Plant Exports Operations - Suspension of trade of certain Australian plants and plant products to the Russian Federation

​8 August 2014 Purpose To advise Australian exporters that the Russian Federation has imposed a ban on the importation of certain plants and plant products to the Russian Federation. Background On 6 August 2014, the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, signed a Presidential Decree on the '…
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BICON import permits

​​​​The importation of some commodities is, by law, subject to the biosecurity conditions outlined in the departments Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system. Some commodities are only allowed into Australia upon the granting of an import permit from the department.Import permit fees apply for…
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Cattle feedlot industry

Alistair Read Key points Feedlots, and grain-fed beef production, are becoming increasingly important for Australian beef production. Feedlots play an important role in smoothing out Australian beef production and export availability. Grain-fed cattle…
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Agri-food sector on show at ASEAN-Australia Special Summit

The ASEAN-Australia Special Summit was held in Melbourne last week to celebrate 50 years of Australian engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).After 50 years of dialogue, agriculture is more important to the relationship than ever before. The Special Summit built further…
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Phase out of live sheep exports by sea: Australian Government response to the independent panel report

May 2024DownloadPhase out of live sheep exports by sea: Australian Government response to the independent panel report (PDF 1.3 MB) Phase out of live sheep exports by sea: Australian Government response to the independent panel report (DOCX 3.1 MB)The Australian Government committed to phase…
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Notice to Industry 18: Guide to import fees for horses

Last updated 1 July 2025DownloadNotice to Industry 18: Guide to import fees for horses (PDF 313 KB)If you have difficulty accessing this file, visit web accessibility for assistance.Online versionIntroductionThe purpose of this Notice to Industry (NTI) is to clarify the fees that may be charged by…
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Meat Notice 2023-02 – Implementation of the new Australian Standard for the Hygienic Production and Transportation of Meat and Meat Products for Human Consumption (AS4696:2023) (Australian Meat Standard)

Download Implementation of the new Australian Standard for the Hygienic Production and Transportation of Meat and Meat Products for Human Consumption (PDF 286 KB) If you have difficulty accessing these files, please visit web accessibility. NSFS reference: 5 Issue date: Immediate Date…
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Integrity

 Our commitmentWe are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity as a core value of the Australian Public Service (APS). Integrity also serves as a fundamental principle of our values.We hold a trusted place within the community and work within the:APS Code of ConductAPS…
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