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The following has been prepared to provide general information on approved auditors.
What is an approved auditor and what is their role?
An approved auditor is a person trained and approved by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) under export legislation to…
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Sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures are biosecurity measures designed to protect human, animal or plant life or health from:the introduction, establishment and spread of pests and diseasesadditives, toxins and contaminants in food and feed.These measures are governed by the World Trade…
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The giant African snail is one species of exotic invasive snails that would damage crops and the environment if it established here. Pest and Diseases Image Library, Bugwood.org.
Invasive snails (exotic species) Exotic to AustraliaFeatures: A number of snail species including…
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If you want to bring your cat or dog to Australia, you may need to apply for an import permit. Cats and dogs from some countries or territories do not need a permit.Read the right step-by-step guide for importing your cat or dog.Before you startYou will need to allow at least 6 months to complete…
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Australia’s national diagnostic network for aquatic animal diseases has been developed over time to support the many functions of Australia’s aquatic animal health management system. These include:
confirmation or exclusion of exotic diseases
implementing disease management measures
enterprise…
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May 2024DownloadAustralian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Agriculture and Water Resources report: Growing Australia (PDF 212 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.IntroductionOn 22 August 2019, the House of…
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Import conditions for fresh avocados (Persea americana) from Chile have been published on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). Import permits will now be issued.The decision to commence imports will be a commercial decision between an exporter in Chile and an importer in Australia. The…
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The sections below are key information from Australia's State of the Forests Report. This information provides important context for users of the Forests Australia website.Forest definitionThe definition of forest used by Australia's National Forest Inventory is:An area, incorporating all living…
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Australia’s research and development corporations (RDCs) help drive agricultural innovation. They allow the Australian Government and primary producers to co-invest in strategic, collaborative and targeted research and development (R&D). This improves the profitability, productivity,…
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Australia is home to about 400 shark and ray species out of the 1,100 or so species found worldwide. Around 160 of these species are believed to be only found in Australian waters.Australia has joined with other states in committing to ensure the conservation and management of sharks and their long…
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