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Protecting AustraliaThe department manages biosecurity risks at the Australian border. We ensure international vessels arriving in Australian territory comply with International Health Regulations (IHR) and manage biosecurity risks for arrival.Maritime conveyances (vessels) entering Australia could…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF or the department) considers a range of scientific and evidence-based data when setting measures to manage the biosecurity risks associated with arriving vessels and their goods, such as waste. Currently all waste discharged from…
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The impacts of climate change are already being felt by the agricultural sector with events such as drought becoming more frequent and extreme.We are committed to supporting the agricultural sector adapt and build resilience to the impacts of climate change. Our action will be guided by the…
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RatesProductLevy/charge rateAlmonds in shell – Nonpareil variety1.6 cents per kilogramAlmonds in shell – other than Nonpareil variety1.1 cents per kilogramAlmonds shelled – all variety2.13 cents per kilogramGST is not applied to Australian Government levies and charges.See full details of the…
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RatesProductLevy/charge rateStone fruit1 cent per kilogramGST is not applied to Australian Government levies and charges.See full details of the levy and charge rates.Return and payment datesQuarterlyQuarterly returns and payments are for stone fruit bought, sold (other than by retail sale)…
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17 February 2025Who does this notice affect?Biosecurity industry participants who hold a Class 7.1 approved arrangement for the import of live ornamental fish.Importers of live marine ornamental fish.Departmental staff who attend the class 7.1 approved arrangement, to inspect and release live…
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Nick Ormsby, owner of Razor Rock Farm in the Northern Territory, understands that water really is the essence of life. When you’re looking after 35 hectares and over 72,000 mango trees, good water management is essential for his business.Thanks to the Future Drought Fund, as part of the Northern…
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We publish a listing of all files we’ve created or updated in the past 12 months. We’re required to do this by Senate Order 12—Indexed lists of departmental and agency files.What’s not includedThe listings don’t include:files transferred to the National Archivescase related filesfiles related to…
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This plan will strengthen our national diagnostic capability and capacity for terrestrial animals. It shows how we will maintain and improve our animal health laboratory system.We developed the 2021-2026 plan with:animal health laboratoriesgovernmentsuniversitiesindustry stakeholders.The plan is…
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2025The Emergency Marine Pest Plan is Australia’s framework for managing marine pest outbreaks and guides our emergency response activities.Marine pest response manuals provide guidance on how to respond to a suspected or confirmed marine pest, and…
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