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The tripartite Agricultural Workforce Forum (the Forum) was established in September 2023 to build on the work of the former Agricultural Workforce Working Group. The Forum’s main goal is to find practical solutions to workforce issues in the agriculture and meat processing sectors.The Forum…
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We commenced a Review of heat and cold stress in Bos taurus cattle from southern Australia during long-haul export by sea in April 2020. This is part of our commitment to improve animal welfare during export. It aligns with our responsibilities as a regulator. This is the first in a series of…
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4 April 2022
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify stakeholders of updates to the Plant Exports Management System (PEMS).
Summary of changes and key points
On 2 April 2022, the following updates were made to PEMS:
For reactivated inspections, the previous version of that…
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7 July 2022
Following a marked increase in khapra beetle interceptions, in 2020 Australia introduced emergency measures to prevent its introduction through plant products and sea containers.
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the formal commencement of a pest risk analysis for…
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Date of issue: 7 June 2023
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2023-09
Attention:
Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, Australian Food and Grocery Council
Exporters
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and Regional offices
Purpose:
This Market…
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Date of issue: 7 June 2023
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2023-06
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – Seafood Export Consultative Committee
Export seafood establishments
Exporters
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and Regional offices…
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28 July 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders associated with the biosecurity clearance of fresh avocados imported from New Zealand which are subject to biosecurity intervention on arrival. This includes customs brokers and importers.
Fresh avocados from New Zealand
What has changed…
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26 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is for all airlines, freight forwarders, pet transport companies and importers of cats and dogs to Australia.
What has changed?
COVID-19 impact on cat and dog imports to Australia
Unfortunately, COVID-19 continues to impact the…
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23 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to national ABF officers and government maritime officers. Maritime officers include the Commonwealth’s Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) agency and state government’s Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ).
What has…
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9 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to state and territory ports operators and corporatised port authority entities across Australia
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) can now provide Australian state,…
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