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Some food must be imported with a recognised foreign government certificate. The certificate is negotiated under a mandatory government certification arrangement.Foreign governments can apply for a government certification arrangement. These arrangements cover the export of certain foods classified…
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In December 2023 Dr Beth Cookson was appointed Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer following the retirement of Dr Mark Schipp. Dr Cookson brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked in various operational and policy roles in the department since 2006, most recently as Deputy Chief…
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The gross value of Australia’s agricultural production is expected to fall by 2.8% to $90.7 billion in 2025-26, driven by lower crop and livestock production volumes, according to the June quarter forecasts released by ABARES today.The value of agricultural production in 2025-26 is tipped to be the…
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Date of Effect: 1 July 2013
This Market Access Advice (MAA) replaces information provided in MAA No. 12/24.
Non–live seafood
Effective 1 July 2013, new certification arrangements will apply for consignments of seafood (excluding live) exported to China. The new…
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Date of issue: 8 April 2022
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2022-04
Related MAAs: 2021-16, 2021-18, 2021-23, 2021-27, 2021-29, 2022-03
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies - Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Trade Advisory Group, Seafood Industry Australia
Export…
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The Australian honey bee industry is composed of about 29,690 registered beekeepers. Around 2000 of these are considered to be commercial apiarists, each with more than 50 hives (average 400 – 800 hives).The European honey bee contributes directly to the Australian economy. The industry produces…
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Indigenous rangers are critical to Australia’s ability to maintain an early detection system for exotic pests and diseases in remote coastal areas across the north. Increasing over time, current services provided by rangers include participating in animal, plant and aquatic health surveys, insect…
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Updates to import conditions
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is constantly reviewing and updating import conditions for the external territories. Proposed changes to prawn and prawn products import conditions are currently open for public comment. More information about…
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Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, November 2022.
This document provides a national approach to the Department of Agriculture (the department) inspection and verification of export-registered independent boning rooms to support Australian Government health…
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Passengers recently travelling through Australia’s international airports may have spotted camera crews filming the next season of Border Security.
DAFF and Channel 7 are working together to produce a new season of the TV show after a 4-year hiatus.
The show stars our Biosecurity Officers doing…
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