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Water markets under climate change: a monthly model of the Murray-Daring Basin

ABARES Working PaperPublished: 22 December 2025Authors: Neal Hughes, Maruge Zhao, Andrew John, Avril HorneIntroductionThe Australian Murray-Darling Basin is home to one of the world’s most mature water markets. In recent decades, these markets have played a vital role in supporting adaptation to…
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33-2026: Action Required: Upcoming changes for biosecurity industry participants receiving noreply@aff.gov.au emails from the department – effective 27 February 2026

19 February 2026Who does this notice affect?All biosecurity industry participants (BIPs) currently receiving notifications from the Biosecurity Integrated Information System (BIIS) Approved Arrangements System (AA) via noreply‌‌@aff.gov.au must note an important change to the email address.Why this…
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Animal product residue monitoring

The National Residue Survey (NRS) is delivered by the department and monitors residues in animal products through various random and targeted testing programs.Random residue monitoring includes 19 meat programs, an egg program, a honey program, and two seafood programs.The random programs are…
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Export Industry Advice Notices – Plant Export Operations 2024

Export Industry Advice notices 2024DateNo.Description24 December 20242024-76Horticulture – Lifting of the suspension of capsicum, chilli and tomato exports to New Caledonia20 December 20242024-75Horticulture – Update to packhouse grower supplier model instructional material12 December 20242024-…
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Canine ehrlichiosis: guidelines for rescue, adoption and relocation of dogs in Australia

Canine ehrlichiosis is a severe and sometimes fatal disease of dogs, caused by infection with the bacterium Ehrlichia canis. The bacterium is carried by ticks. In Australia, infection occurs when dogs are bitten by an infected brown dog tick. E.canis occurs worldwide, particularly in tropical…
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Raw milk temperatures

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) guidelines for raw milk collection advise milk should be cooled on farm to 5ºC within 3.5 hours from the start of milking. FSANZ guidelines also allow…
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First Points of Entry – information for arriving aircraft and goods

All international aircraft arriving in Australian territory must land or unload goods at a first point of entry (FPOE) landing place unless we grant permission to land elsewhere.FPOE locations are determined under section 223 of the Biosecurity Act 2015.Australian territory FPOE landing…
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Office of the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO)

The Office of the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) is a team of scientists and policy makers who support the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer (ACVO), Dr Beth Cookson in the delivery of her role and responsibilities.The ACVO is the primary representative of, and advisor to, the…
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Department approved seed purity testing laboratories

The listed International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) accredited laboratories and Naktuinbouw Authorized Laboratories (NAL) are approved by the department to perform purity analysis on seeds imported for planting and consumption into Australia.Certificates issued by the listed accredited…
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Questions and Answers

​National Forest Policy Statement1 Who is responsible for the management of Australia's forests? State and Territory governments have primary responsibility for forest management, including public and…
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