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3 December 2024Who does this notice affect?Industry stakeholders, including commercial importers and brokers importing consignments of imported food subject to analytical testing under the Imported Food Control Act 1992.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the…
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10 December 2024We have commenced a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh kiwifruit for human consumption from China. We expect to release the draft report for public consultation in late 2025.We are commencing this risk analysis in response to a market access request for fresh…
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Date of Issue: 27 June 2011
Date of Effect: immediate
Country: China
Exporting Abalone to China
The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service has been advised by China’s General Administration…
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Despite setbacks and drier conditions across some parts of Australia, the agriculture sector is forecast to have its second-highest value of production on record in 2024–25.Executive Director of ABARES Dr Jared Greenville said the overall value of the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors is…
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3 December 2024Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of inorganic fertiliser into Australia for further processing.What has changed?The department has added an import pathway that allows importers to bring in containerised inorganic fertiliser for further processing.Previously…
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2 December 2024Species: All livestockCountry(s): AllAttentionAccredited veterinariansAustralian Livestock Exporters’ CouncilDepartmental officersLiveCorpLivestock exportersMeat and Livestock AustraliaPurposeTo inform stakeholders of the commencement of the property of origin for livestock exports…
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All Australian, state and territory Agriculture Ministers have endorsed Australia’s first National Statement on Animal Welfare.Acknowledging the role of animal welfare practices and standards informed by science and evidence, the nationally agreed statement sets a vision that describes the…
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2 December 2024Who does this notice affect?All vessel owners, operators, masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial and cruise vessels arriving in Australian territory.What has changed?Currently all waste discharged from international vessels is managed as biosecurity waste…
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Centre for Invasive Species SolutionsInvasive species are animals, plants, parasites or disease-causing organisms that establish outside their natural range and become pests. Invasive species are a key extinction threat to Australia’s native animals, with foxes and feral cats alone having…
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Fisheries Research and Development CorporationA growing societal awareness of animal welfare has prompted a critical examination of practices within the commercial fishing sector. Recognising the need for improved standards, the FRDC project Australian Animal Welfare Strategy: The Development of…
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