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Indicator 7.1b: Extent to which the institutional framework supports the conservation and sustainable management of forests (2024)

This indicator examines the institutional frameworks that support sustainable forest management. Institutional frameworks provide mechanisms for engagement of the wider community in the process of continuous improvement and sustainable forest management.This is the Key information for Indicator 7.…
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Analysis of 2018 drought

​​Authors: Steve Hatfield-Dodds, Neal Hughes, Andrew Cameron, Matthew Miller, Tom Jackson​ This brief is based on a presentation by ABARES’ Executive Director to the National Drought Summit in October 2018 describing the effects of the current drought on Australian agriculture. The brief…
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Grain and Plant Products - Proposed new fee structure for Grain and Plant Products Export Program

​Industry Advice notice no. G2009/02 21 April 2009 Notification of the proposed new fee structure as at 1 July 2009 In early 2008 the Australian Government commissioned an independent review of…
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Variations, changes, suspensions and revocations to class 19 approved arrangements

September 2021If you participate in the following approved arrangements: class 19.1 Non-commodity for containerised cargo clearance (NCCC) or class 19.2 Automatic entry processing for commodities (AEPCOMM) you must notify the department if you are planning to vary, change, suspend or revoke your…
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Australian Government response to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee inquiry report:

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Board and Other Improvements) Bill 2019 [Provisions] Introduction On 19 September 2019, the Senate Standing Committee for the Selection of Bills referred the…
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Fish 2014-11 - Russia - Suspension of trade in Australian agricultural and food exports

​Date of notice: 8 August 2014 Date of Effect: Immediate Attention: Industries Export Establishments Industry bodies – AMIC, MLA, KIAA, AHSLEA, PFIAA, RWTA, Dairy Australia, ADPF, FISH. Licensed exporters DAFF Central and Regional offices ATMs and FOMs OPVs and Meat inspection staff SRA’s…
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Forestry

Forestry measuresForestry Growth FundThe Australian Government has announced a $300 million Forestry Growth Fund to help grow the forestry industry and support delivery of the Timber Fibre Strategy.The fund supports:$150 million in concessional finance to modernise processing across the…
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Biosecurity detector dog program

Detector dog videoIn 2026, we continue celebrating the remarkable dogs and the dedicated people who protect Australia’s biosecurity. This month’s video highlights the work of our biosecurity detector dog handlers, who screen travellers, cargo, and mail across the country with their highly…
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5.3. Establishing an ACCU Scheme project

This section outlines the main requirements involved in establishing projects.ACCU Scheme project proponent obligationsThe project proponent is the person, multiple people or entity responsible for the carbon farming project. The project proponent:must plan and manage the project according to the…
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Growth juggernaut: Three billion empowered consumers

Source: Shutterstock.com Rapid growth in emerging economies, particularly in Asia, will lift incomes, expectations, and economic capacity. An expanded and empowered middle class will demand higher volumes and quality of food and fibre, including more protein – with rising expectations for…
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