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B. Barnes, G. Hood and F. Giannini
Overview
Australia imposes regulations on goods that arrive in the country and have the potential to introduce exotic pests and diseases.
Continuous sampling plans (CSP) are operational biosecurity systems commonly implemented at the border to manage risk and,…
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This Appendix summarises the recommendations of Brooks et al. (2001) on recommended methods for assessing social and economic impacts using readily available data. They recommend that each Comprehensive…
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Date of issue: 9 December 2022
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: IAN 2022-07
Attention
Organic operators and exporters, organic certifying bodies, industry bodies
Purpose
To advise of the newly appointed independent chair of the National Standard Advisory Committee.
Key points…
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16 May 2016
Purpose
To advise that the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources will be issuing invoices for the $750 authorised officer annual levy on 1 July 2016.
Background
As advised in Industry Advice Notice 2015-64, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources redesigned its…
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Harmful pests and diseases may arrive with travellers coming to Australia.We screen incoming air and cruise travellers and baggage to protect against this risk. We use X-ray machines, detector dogs, physical inspection and questioning.If you are travelling to Australia, check what to do:before you…
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Date of issue: 19 November 2024Dates of effect: 25 November 2024Attention:Registered wool, skins and hides (including feathers, deer antler velvet, trophies) exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwardersCentral and regional offices of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (…
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“Livestock animal welfare – it’s everyone’s responsibility
including farmers, truck drivers, abattoir workers and government officers”
Legislation
In Australia, animal welfare legislation is a state/territory responsibility which means they have the legal jurisdiction to prosecute on animal…
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Western Australian avocado exporters have regained market access to Thailand. On 11 May 2023, the Director General of the Thai Department of Agriculture approved import conditions for Western Australian Hass avocados.
Western Australian avocado orchards and packhouses have been successfully…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) uses postcode classifications to manage the risks associated with imported sea containers. Sea containers can inadvertently carry a range of contaminants which could introduce exotic pests and diseases into our environment.…
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The Australian Government has provided a total of $8.3 million funding to support travelling showmen and women.
The Supporting Agricultural Showmen and Women program helps eligible travelling show businesses to meet operational costs, such as showground rental fees and guild/association…
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