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Pesticide and Veterinary Medicine Regulatory Reform
Introduction
The registration of agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines (collectively known as agvet chemicals) in Australia is managed by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). The APVMA is a statutory…
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The Australian Government recognises feral cats are a serious vertebrate pest in Australia that have severe to devastating effects on native fauna. The Government has long recognised predation by feral cats as a threat to Australian fauna with a listing as a key threatening process under…
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The information provided in the documents attached is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The Commonwealth endeavours to keep information current and accurate, however, it may be subject to change without…
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Here are the forms if you need to:export livestockbecome an accredited veterinarianregister an establishment to prepare livestock for exportapply for an exemption related to livestock exports.Livestock exporterUse these application forms for:export licencesapproved arrangementsapproved export…
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Strong biosecurity partnerships are essential to safeguarding agriculture, ecosystems, and trade across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) works closely with near neighbours across the Asia-Pacific to deliver animal and plant health…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 15 December 2021, a surface trough resulted in storms and significant rainfall across parts of northern Australia. Low-pressure systems along the east coast also brought substantial rainfall, especially in…
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A Biosecurity Advice notice is a notice that informs stakeholders about the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Biosecurity's work. Biosecurity Advice notices are sent to registered stak…
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To export livestock, you must have a livestock export licence. An export licence is valid for 5 years (unless a different expiry date is set on the licence).
You must also have an approved arrangement and an approved export program or an exemption from these requirements as a small and infrequent…
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21 March 2024Who does this notice affect?Importers and customs brokers associated with importing microorganisms and infectious agents (and derivatives thereof) from the list of standard laboratory microorganisms and infectious agents, including those who currently hold a permit with this list.What…
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A Biosecurity Advice notice is a notice that informs stakeholders about the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Biosecurity's work…
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