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17 March 2008
Commencement of an Import Risk Analysis for Apple Fruit from the USA
This Biosecurity Australia Advice announces the formal commencement of an Import Risk Analysis (IRA) under the regulated IRA process to consider a proposal to import fresh apple fruit from the USA grown in the…
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Commonwealth, state and territory fishery ministers met virtually today, for the second time in 2024.Ministers acknowledged the importance of the fishing and seafood sector to both the economy and the Australian community. Ministers recognised the progress of the Futures of Seafood project, led by…
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The Partnering to implement the National Soil Action Plan program is a $20 million initiative from the 2023-2024 budget.The Australian Government is partnering with states and territories to deliver 17 projects that address one or more priority actions of the National Soil Action Plan (2023-2028)…
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Options for the Development of National Standards and Guidelines for Animal WelfareThe AWTG agreed to report on progress on AWTG’s work to improve the process for developing national animal welfare standards and guidelines to senior officials.Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Livestock at…
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Established pest animals and weeds are a significant threat to Australia’s economy, environment and industries.
To manage established pest animals and weeds, the Australian Government is investing $30.3 million through the Established Pest Animal and…
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Chair and Senators, thank you for the opportunity to make a short opening statement this morning.
I would like to start by acknowledging the many challenges faced by people affected by severe flooding in various parts of Australia. Our thoughts are with the many farming families and regional…
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Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Board and Other Improvements) Bill 2019 [Provisions]
Introduction
On 19 September 2019, the Senate Standing Committee for the Selection of Bills referred the…
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The Environmental Biosecurity Project Fund (EBPF) supports research, innovation and public education projects that help protect Australia from exotic environmental pests, weeds and diseases. Exotic environmental pests are weeds, animals or diseases that are not present in Australia, or are under…
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Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human…
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The role of the Transition Advocate is to facilitate two-way communication between industry and government, provide information to industry about the transition plan and assistance, and provide advice to government on how the transition is progressing (including supporting the stocktake in 2026–…
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