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Options for the Development of National Standards and Guidelines for Animal WelfareAWTG 24-06 noted an update from the secretariat that AWTG feedback will be incorporated into the standards development framework and process map. AWTG agreed that the documents will be progressed to AGSOC for…
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28 September 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All customs brokers, importers, biosecurity industry participants, and food importers that departmental officers may attend (for inspections, surveillance, or other purposes).
What has changed?
In response to the ongoing disruptions with commercial…
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19 May 2016PurposeThis notice is for those who are interested in the progress of the new biosecurity legislation.Background The Australian Government, through the Department of Agriculture and Water…
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The Australian Government made a commitment to strengthen animal welfare and increase accountability and transparency for animal welfare in livestock exports.The Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports’ role was expanded to include animal welfare-related objectives and functions. This forms the…
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Figure A2.1: Average annual change in dependence on the forest industry, measured as proportion of labour force employed, 1996-2001 and 2001-2006
Figure A2.2: Average annual change in…
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Date of Effect: 13 December 2012
This Market Access Advice replaces MAA12/18.
Further to MAA12/16, routine (5%) on-arrival testing requirements have resumed for all bivalve shellfish harvested from South Australia and New South Wales waters. Bivalve shellfish harvested from all other Australian…
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There are 11 Regional Forestry Hubs across Australia, which were established under the National Forestry Industry Plan 2018.The Australian Government’s A Better Plan for Forestry and Forest Products 2022-23 Budget measure has committed to an additional $8.6 million over three years from 2024-25 to…
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This is a step-by-step guide on how to export companion animals and other live animals.
We provide specific information on exporting horses and livestock elsewhere. Our definition of livestock includes cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, deer and camelid species.
Follow this guide to export:
dogs…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry registers facilities as approved offshore treatment providers for irradiation treatments.Treatment providers that have demonstrated their capacity to meet the minimum registration and compliance requirements under the scheme will be listed as…
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When levies applyLevy applies to pasture seeds harvested in Australia and certified under a certification scheme.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the pasture seed levy.Who collects and paysThe levy is paid by the person who owns the pasture seeds immediately before they are harvested. We call…
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