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Representatives from New Zealand, Fiji and Vanuatu visited Australia recently to discuss the latest developments in agriculture, food safety systems and opportunities for cooperation.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Deputy Secretary, David Hazlehurst, said the visit from…
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Date of issue: 12 July 2024Date of effect: ImmediateReference Number: MAA2024-26Related MAAs: MAA 2022-39, MAA 2023-02, MAA 2023-47, MAA 2024-02, 2024-24AttentionIndustries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Australian Food…
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The Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grants Program supports wine producers by encouraging visitors to wine regions.The program allows wine and cider producers to apply for grants of up to $100,000 on their eligible, rebatable cellar door sales through Wine Australia.Applications for Round 6 (for sales…
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Biosecurity is a shared responsibility. We all have a part to play to protect Australia’s economy, environment, industries and communities from biosecurity threats.Our actions can create or mitigate risks. From travelling and ordering goods from overseas, to identifying and reporting…
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Australia has assumed the role of Chair of the World Wine Trade Group (WWTG), a group that brings together government and industry representatives to simplify international wine trade.The WWTG supports trade in wine through information sharing, discussion and coordination on regulatory issues in…
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These notices are intended to provide information and advice for the export seafood industry on general issues related to the export of fish and fish products.Our key stakeholders, including export registered establishments, exporters and approved export permit issuers will be advised via email of…
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A man involved in an illegal wildlife trafficking ring has been sentenced to 9 months in prison after pleading guilty to 3 offences related to smuggling exotic animals into Australia.Jesse Sayeg admitted to illegally importing live tortoises and turtles in Caloundra Magistrates Court in Queensland…
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1 May 2024Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including Master Consolidators, vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers and principal agents— associated with shipping or importing…
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Before you importBefore you import goods to Australia, it is important that you understand your responsibilities as an importer and the biosecurity import conditions that may apply to your goods. Complying with these requirements can reduce costly delays and help keep biosecurity risks offshore…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesDuring the week ending 2 June 2021, a blocking high pressure system resulted in little to no rainfall across eastern and central Australia. However, low pressure troughs and cold fronts brought moderate to heavy rainfall to…
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