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13 September 2024Who does this notice affect?Entities lodging SAC declarations and cargo reports associated with low-value goods ($1000 or less in value) into the Integrated Cargo System (ICS).What has changed?The department has been made aware of misinformation circulating regarding the…
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Weeds are a serious threat to Australia's environment and primary industries.Gamba grass (Andropogon gayanus), cat’s claw creeper (Dolichandra unguis-cati) and Madeira vine (Anredera cordifolia) are declared Weeds of National Significance (WoNS) for their invasiveness and potential for spread. They…
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It’s National Agriculture Day and the theme is, ‘Grow you good thing’. Today, we’d like to share a good thing we know that is backing Aussie farmers to grow.The path to achieving climate-smart, sustainable agriculture outcomes can be complex and requires collaborative efforts and robust…
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From 1 July 2017, tea tree oil that is produced in Australia and sold by a producer, or that is exported, will attract a levy or charge. The tea tree oil levy and charge rate comprises Emergency Plant…
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20 and 21 February 2024The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) met on 20 and 21 February 2024 in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.Non-indigenous vertebrate risk assessmentsThe Committee endorsed five national non-indigenous vertebrate risk assessments, and the 17 associated threat…
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Adrian Bormann, Murray Plains Farmers Treasurer, Steen Paech, Murray Plains Farmers President, and Dan Seidel, Drought Resilience Research and Adoption Hubs Advisory Committee Member, at the canola establishment trial site near Palmer, South Australia (left…
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7-8 September 2021
The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) met virtually on 7 and 8 September 2021.
The committee endorsed the National Priority List of Exotic Environmental Pests, Weeds and Diseases (EEPL) Implementation Plan and will collaborate and partner with community,…
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From 1 October 2018, the Emergency Plant Pest Response (EPPR) component of the unprocessed potatoes levy and charge, currently set at nil, will increase to 10 cents per tonne. The overall levy rate for…
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Introduction
On 26 June 2014 the Senate referred the matter of the National Landcare Program’s performance, effectiveness and future to the Environment and Communications References Committee (the committee) for inquiry and report.
The history, effectiveness, performance and future of the…
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Australian biosecurity and export pathway experts will be in Nadi, Fiji this week helping to deliver a boost to horticulture export capability in the region.
They are running Pacific export pathway operational training program in conjunction with Biosecurity Authority of Fiji, as part of capacity…
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