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The Export Control (Organic Goods) Rules 2021 enable the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) to assess an organic certifier and recognise it as an approved certifying body. Once an organic certifier is recognised as an approved certifying body, it may perform the…
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Important update: Registration application processingDue to a high volume of applications currently under assessment, there is a delay in the processing of new registration applications.Any applications received during this period will be placed in a queue for future processing. We are unable to…
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Pest animals and weeds have significant negative impacts on agriculture and our natural environment. They also can impact cultural sites and can spread disease.Managing negative impacts An established pest, weed or disease may be widely distributed across Australia or confined to specific…
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Importation of cats and dogs from Middle East conflict-affected areasIf you and your pets are currently impacted by the Middle East conflict, please contact the department for advice on your specific situation, by phone on 1800 900 090 or via email at imports@aff.gov.au.Cats and dogs which do not…
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About the StrategyOur Enterprise Evaluation Strategy 2026–2028 explains how we check what’s working and what needs improving across our programs. It helps us use good evidence, plan better, and learn from what we do. It also highlights the importance of working respectfully with First Nations…
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Your connection to the AAWSKeep up to date with the latest news on the renewal of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy. Subscribe to receive the next edition of The AAWS Connection.Media releases13 December 2024 – Ag Ministers endorse milestone National Statement on Animal Welfare08 March 2024 –…
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In August 2025, we released a discussion paper seeking public feedback on the proposed scope for the National Food Security Strategy. We received over 400 responses from people across Australia sharing their diverse views and experiences. This included industry associations, farmers, retailers,…
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Application form and guidelines to become an approved certifying bodyDownloadApplication for an approved arrangement (approved certifying body for organic goods) (PDF 428 KB) Organic goods approved arrangement guidelines (PDF 307 KB)Organic goods approved arrangement guidelines (DOCX 1.39 MB)…
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We use our social media channels to talk, listen and share with you.What we shareWe use our social media accounts to share:news about the department’s workupcoming eventsopportunities to Have Your Sayhow to apply for grants or other fundingupdates on committees, portfolio agencies and other…
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Animal Health Committee’s key animal health policies. These are developed by AHC Member and Observer organisations and endorsed by AHC. Disease surveillance and diagnosticsSending biological samples overseasPolicy for the transfer of biological specimens to overseas laboratories -…
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