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Northern Australia’s vast, sparsely populated 10,000 kilometre coastline is the frontline for many high-risk animal and plant pests and diseases—particularly Torres Strait, whose northern islands are only a few kilometres from Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Biosecurity risks can reach Australia…
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3/07/2023
Who does this notice affect?
International airlines and aircraft operators, airline representatives, air crews and their contracted service providers operating international arrivals to Australia.
What has changed?
A new incoming passenger video containing information about Australia'…
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30 June 2023
All first point of entry airport corporations, airlines, port operators, vessel agents and crew who interact with international aircraft and vessels arriving from Indonesia.
What has changed?
The outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Indonesia remains active. FMD is a…
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20 September 2023
Species: Livestock
Countries: All
Attention
Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council
Departmental officers
LiveCorp
Livestock exporters
Meat and Livestock Australia
Purpose
To inform stakeholders of the publication of the updated application forms for export permits…
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The first ever National Agricultural Traceability Strategy 2023 to 2033 will unlock a new chapter for Australian agriculture.
Australia’s existing regulatory standards, systems and processes (through joint development by industry and government over many decades) have put us in a favourable…
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10 July 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Prospective importers, import permit holders, importers, brokers, customs agents and freight forwarders.
What has changed?
The department is regularly contacted by representatives from Australian companies and organisations that cannot access their…
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Our innovative farmers are being celebrated as part of National Agriculture Day (AgDay).
Led by National Farmers’ Federation, the theme of this year’s AgDay is innovation and how new technologies are making farming more productive and sustainable.
From paddock to plate, we are committed to…
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From 1 October 2018, the Emergency Plant Pest Response (EPPR) component of the unprocessed potatoes levy and charge, currently set at nil, will increase to 10 cents per tonne. The overall levy rate for…
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The AWTG work plan was approved by the Agricultural Senior Official Committee (AGSOC) in May 2024.ActivityLead JurisdictionStatusKey Dates/ConsiderationsUpdating the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for the Land Transport of Livestock to improve the welfare of…
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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…
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