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Regional Animal Welfare Strategy for Asia, the Far East and Oceania

​​​​The department has provided significant international leadership in the development of the 'Regional Animal Welfare Strategy: Asia, the Far East and Oceania' (RAWS) in association with the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).In November 2007, 37 participants from 12 countries in the…
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Changes to the apples and pears levy and charge rates – Effective from 1 October 2017

From 1 October 2017, the Emergency Plant Pest Response (EPPR) component of the apples and pears levy and charge, currently set at nil, will increase to 0.05 of a cent per kilogram for all domestic and…
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Approved export program (AEP)

Livestock exporters with an approved arrangement (AA) must also have an approved export program (AEP). An AEP describes the activities that the accredited veterinarian (AAV) must perform. An AEP will also contain instructions for shipboard AAVs where relevant.The AAV ensures:animals are prepared as…
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Feral animals as hosts of exotic disease: Identification of potential disease contact between feral animals and sites of exotic disease incursion

DownloadDocumentPagesFile sizeFeral animals as hosts of exotic disease: identification of potential disease contact between feral animals and sites of exotic disease incursion DOC 2520 KBIf…
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Biosecurity Advice 2013/17 - final policy review of the import risk analysis report for horses from approved countries

1 August 2013 This Biosecurity Advice advises that the Import risk analysis report for horses from approved countries: final policy review has been finalised. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) advises that it has finalised the review of the Import risk analysis report…
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Neoramulariopsis unguis-cati for the biological control of Dolichandra unguis-cati

We conducted a risk analysis for the release of the leaf spot pathogen Neoramulariopsis unguis-cati for the biological control of cat’s claw creeper (Dolichandra unguis-cati).We conducted the risk analysis in 2 key steps:Released the draft report of the risk analysis for the release of…
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Aircraft arriving at first points of entry and non-first points of entry

All international aircraft arriving in Australian territory must land at a landing place that has been determined a first point of entry (FPOE) under section 223 of the Biosecurity Act 2015, unless we grant permission to land at a non-first point of entry (under subsection 239(2) of the Act).This…
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Grain and Plant Products Export Industry Consultative Committee (GPPEICC)

Terms of ReferenceAs at 28 July 20251. PurposeTo provide a principal forum for the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (department) to consult with the industries involved in the export of grain and plant products.2. AimsThe Committee aims to provide assurance for exporters and other…
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Indicator 7.1c: Extent to which the economic framework supports the conservation and sustainable management of forests

This indicator examines the extent to which government policies support the conservation and sustainable management of forests. Government policies on investment, taxation and trade influence the level of investment in forest conservation, forest establishment and timber processing.The most recent…
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National Biosecurity Strategy Implementation Plan launches

On 8 February 2024, we launched the National Biosecurity Strategy Implementation Plan. It supports the National Biosecurity Strategy (NBS) and aligns with our vision of a connected, resilient, and shared national biosecurity system that protects Australia. The plan outlines governance arrangements…
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