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There is growing interest in goats as a source of lean red meat and as a hardy livestock animal that is resilient to temperature and drought. The global goat population increased by 19.3% between 2006 and 2016, while cattle and sheep increased by 6.7 and 6.8%, respectively.
Goats are a profitable…
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Biosecurity news - Your stories. Your work.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have been the traditional custodians of this continent for over 65,000 years. Indigenous rangers are still caring for Country by monitoring what is happening to the plants, animals and oceans around us. Their…
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The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) entered into force on 31 May 2023.The A-UKFTA eliminates tariffs on Australian beef and sheepmeat to the UK over 10 years (Table 1) with immediate access to duty-free transitional quotas.This will provide more opportunities for Australian…
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The National Fire Ant Eradication Program (the Program) is a highly scrutinised eradication program. It has been independently reviewed many times since 2001 to help understand its effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.The three most recent Program reviews and responses are found below.…
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When levies applyLevy applies to bananas harvested in Australia and sold by the person who owns them immediately after harvest.ExemptionsLevy does not apply to bananas sold for processing.Levy does not apply to bananas sold after export.Levy does not apply to bananas if the person who owns…
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When levies applyLevy applies to ginger grown in Australia and sold by the grower.ExemptionsLevy does not apply to ginger sold by retail sale.Records must be maintained to confirm that the exemption applies.Who collects and paysThe levy may be paid via a third party (collection agent) or…
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When levies applyLevy applies to pasture seeds harvested in Australia and certified under a certification scheme.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the pasture seed levy.Who collects and paysCollected and paid via a third party (collection agent)The levy is paid to us directly by the body who…
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29 January 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers and customs brokers (including class 19.2 Automatic Entry Processing for Commodities (AEPCOMM) accredited persons) of used vehicles that have been cleaned by an offshore treatment provider recognised by the…
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The Australian Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics report contains comprehensive information on commercial fishing and aquaculture in Australia covering fisheries production, trade data and consumption and employment statistics, with data up to and including 2021−22. The report is aimed at…
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Food Systems Summit Stocktaking Moment 2023
The Food Systems Summit Stocktaking Moment will be held between 24 - 26 July 2023 at FAO Headquarters in Rome. This high-level meeting will be an opportunity to review progress in achieving healthier, more sustainable and more resilient food systems.…
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