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Rural research, development and extension (RD&E) has been a significant contributor to making Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries into what they are today—world-leading,…
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The information and links on this page give you access to the latest advice from key agencies about Hendra virus.
Current situation
Since 1994, Hendra virus (HeV) has been the cause of death in over 100 horses. Most cases have been the result of spillover infection from flying-foxes. Others have…
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Dairy exporters in Australia must meet requirements set by Australian export laws and by the importing country.
New exporters — read our step-by-step guide to exporting dairy products.
Types of goods
You need to understand how your product is defined by law, as export requirements differ…
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Strong networks and local leadership play an important role in building the drought resilience of agriculture-dependent communities.
That’s why the Future Drought Fund is investing in the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative (the Initiative).
It is delivered in partnership…
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Department of the Environment and Energy, 2017
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Australian Government response to the Perth Freight Link (PDF - 147.06 KB)
Australian Government response to the Perth Freight Link (DOCX - 67.93 KB)
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On 16 February 2017, the Senate referred the following matter to the…
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21 July 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All Biosecurity Industry Participants and food importers who have premises that departmental officers may attend (for inspections, audits, surveillance or other purposes) as well as clients, couriers and other third party agents that may attend…
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Date of issue: 09 July 2024Date of effect: ImmediateReference Number: IAN 2024-06AttentionOrganic operators and exporters, approved certifying bodies, industry bodiesPurposeTo advise of the requirements where treatment for fire ants, as required by the National Fire Ant Eradication Program, is…
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The highly compliant importer (HCI) scheme is a reduced inspection intervention scheme. To qualify for the HCI scheme, importers need to ensure eligible commodities consistently comply with Australia’s biosecurity import requirements and pass inspection. The HCI scheme aligns with the Biosecurity…
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Dr Leslie David SimsDr Leslie David Sims is a highly experienced veterinarian with a passion for preventing infectious diseases of production animals, especially those that also affect humans. He started his career as a laboratory diagnostician in the Victorian public sector and used these…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry manages 10 quotas under the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UK FTA), including beef meat.Australian exporters can export beef meat at a 0% tariff rate under the following quota volumes.Year of agreementQuantity (MT)120,616.…
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