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Description of adults

​​Species Go to description of: 1. Australian plague locust, Chortoicetes terminifera Ad​ult 2. Spur-throated locust,…
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Questions and answers

25 August 2011​​Non-regulated risk analysis Why was this non-regulated risk analysis undertaken? Australia is responding to the Republic of Korea’s (hereafter Korea) request to export table grapes to…
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2015-18 - Grain and Seed Exports Program – New import conditions for wheat and barley exports to China

27 April 2015PurposeTo advise Australian exporters that the import conditions for wheat (Triticum aestivum, Triticum durum and Triticum tauschii) and Barley (Hordeum vulgare) for processing and…
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Introduction

​​The Problem MCAS-S can assist in tracking the spread and increasing the effectiveness of control methods for invasive species. This guide is based on a simplified scenario of predicting the spread of a hypothetical invasive aquatic species across Australia. If you have not already downloaded…
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2016-55 - Horticulture Export Operations – Table grapes 2016 registration application for growers, pack houses and treatment facilities

​21 September 2016Purpose To call for entity/ registrations for Australian table grape exports to Korea, China, Japan and Thailand for the 2016-17 season.Background Countries with protocol markets have…
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Plain English overview and fact sheet relating to draft IRA

This document is the plain English overview of the draft import risk analysis (IRA) on apples from New Zealand. "Plain English overview of the draft IRA on apples from New Zealand"…
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Apples from NZ: AFFA submission to Senate inquiry

DAFF's submission consists of three sections. In order to gain an understanding of DAFF's actions with regard to this specific access request, it is essential to fully appreciate the complex legal and…
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Quick Reference Card - Animal Welfare Regulatory Management

“Livestock animal welfare – it’s everyone’s responsibility including farmers, truck drivers, abattoir workers and government officers” Legislation In Australia, animal welfare legislation is a state/territory responsibility which means they have the legal jurisdiction to prosecute on animal…
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Levies Explained

​​​Overview Australian farm businesses are world leaders in terms of production efficiency, sustainability, product quality, innovation and ability to supply and respond to market needs. The Australian Government and agriculture , fisheries and forestry industries recognise the importance of…
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Changes to the Chestnut levy and charge

Starting 1 January 2016, the overall Chestnut Levy and Charge rate will increase from 10c/kg ($100/tonne) to 11c/kg ($110/tonne). The change is attributed to the 1c/kg ($10/tonne) Emergency Plant Pest…
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