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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is committed to supporting economic participation and productivity for First Nations Australians across the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector.Our First Nations CommitmentOur First Nations Commitment reflects the aspirations of…
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Live fish may only be imported for the aquarium industry trade. Live fish for human consumption, pet food, aquaculture or as household pets are not permitted imports to Australia.
Conditions for importing live ornamental fish
You need an import permit to import live ornamental fish to Australia…
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Successful Innovation Grants recipients have been announced.
$29 million in grants will develop projects that can help farmers and communities thrive through future droughts.
Drought Resilience Innovation Grants support projects that help Australian farmers, and agricultural-…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
During the week ending 28 July 2021, cold fronts and troughs brought rainfall to much of southern Australia. A high-pressure system and associated cloud free skies saw little to no rainfall across the northern half…
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20 December 2017
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of wool and woollen articles.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is currently undertaking an Import Conditions Review (ICR) to contribute to the delivery of a key initiative in the Australian Government’s…
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The National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) met in Brisbane on 20 June 2025. The meeting was chaired by Justine Saunders (Deputy Secretary, Biosecurity, Operations and Compliance Group, Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department)).Key discussions and outcomesNBC…
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Learn more about what we’ve heard so far and how to stay involved. Keep checking this page for updates as the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS) is developed. APS principles for partnership and engagementThe Australian Public Service (APS) is expected to meet certain standards for…
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Experience the Australian agricultural traceability digital story. The story brings to life the department’s collaborative efforts with industry and across government to secure the future of Australia’s world-class agricultural traceability systems through engaging images, videos and infographics.…
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