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Australia’s illegal logging law reformsAs of 3 March 2025, Australia’s illegal logging laws have changed. Importantly, this includes changes to due diligence requirements for importers and processors of regulated timber and timber products.The Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 has been updated…
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Huanglongbing causes uneven mottling across leaves leading to the eventual death of the citrus plant.M.E. Rogers, UFL, idtools.org.
Huanglongbing and vectorsExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A bacterial disease that causes yellowing, blotchy mottling, and unseasonal leaf flushing,…
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The Australian Fumigation Accreditation Scheme (AFAS) is a bilateral arrangement between the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) and participating overseas government agencies. AFAS manages the high biosecurity risk posed by ineffective methyl bromide (MB)…
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On 28 February 2024, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry announced that the Government is extending its commitment to transparency and accountability with the creation of a new Sustainable Biosecurity Funding Advisory Panel (the Panel). Details of the announcement are…
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Date of issue: 5 June 2025Date of effect: 5 June 2025Expiry: N/AReference Number: IAN 2025-02PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to inform exporters of certain products to the European Union (EU) of the publication of the country risk rating by the EU as well as further guidance and…
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Date of issue: 5 June 2025Date of effect: 5 June 2025Attention: All StakeholdersPurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to inform exporters of certain products to the European Union (EU) of the publication of the country risk rating by the EU as well as further guidance and additional FAQs…
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Date of issue: 5 June 2025Date of effect: 5 June 2025Attention: All StakeholdersPurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to inform exporters of certain products to the European Union (EU) of the publication of the country risk rating by the EU as well as further guidance and additional FAQs…
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OverviewABARES Australian forest and wood products statistics (AFWPS) is a collection of data on key indicators of activity in the Australian forest and wood products sector.AFWPS has two components - a production and trade focussed report released in June, and a separate trade only edition…
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PHC is the peak government plant biosecurity policy and decision-making forum. Its role is to maintain or improve plant health in Australia in support of the economy, environment and community through strategic policy, technical and regulatory advice and national leadership on plant biosecurity…
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What we’re doing to prevent LSDLumpy skin disease (LSD) is becoming established in more countries, which increases the risk of an incursion in Australia.We are monitoring the global spread of this serious disease and have been proactive in strengthening measures at our international border. We also…
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