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Undertaking an import risk analysis

Australia’s economy relies on strong, open trade. Every day, we import a range of live animals, plants and animal and plant products.We must determine if an animal, plant or animal/plant product is safe to import to Australia. This is because imported goods can carry serious pests and diseases. We…
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114-2018 - AEP reform webpage update regarding enhancements to AIMS to improve how non-commodity will be managed

12 September 2018Who does this notice affect?Brokers, importers and biosecurity industry participants operating under the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Class 19.1 Approved Arrangement: Non-…
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34-2018 - Industry survey seeking feedback on biosecurity decisions

3 April 2018Who does this notice affect? Biosecurity industry stakeholders.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is seeking feedback on the level of satisfaction biosecurity…
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Review of the biosecurity import requirements for fresh date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera) from the Middle East and North Africa region – draft report

The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is conducting a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh date fruit from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The draft report…
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Report on the review of the Commonwealth Policy on Fisheries Bycatch

​Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, April 2013In March 2012, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon. Joe Ludwig, announced a review of the Commonwealth Policy on…
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Approved arrangement guidelines - Wild game meat

​​​Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, May 2015Under the Export Control (Wild Game Meat and Wild Game Meat Products) Orders 2010, it is the responsibility of the Establishment Occupier to develop, implement and maintain the establishment’s approved arrangement to…
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​Feasibility of agricultural insurance products in Australia for weather–related production risks

​Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, September 2012Australian farmers face many challenges, including those posed by variable climatic and market conditions. With climate projections suggesting…
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Review of the Commonwealth Policy on Fisheries Bycatch Issues paper

​​Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, November 2002This paper provides background information and seeks views from interested parties to inform the review of the Commonwealth Policy on Fisheries…
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Food and Plant Exports—New webpage (2018-11)

31 October 2018 Who does this notice apply to? All exporters and agents who engage with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) for electronic and manual assessments of export documentation. Background The department is undertaking initiatives to improve client…
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Biosecurity Advice 2015/13 - Revised Biosecurity policy for stockfeed with regard to transmissible spongiform encephalopathies

7 September 2015 This Biosecurity Advice informs stakeholders that the Department of Agriculture has reviewed the 2003 policy on stockfeed with regard to transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (…
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