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When levies applyLevy applies to the slaughter of buffaloes in Australia at an abattoir for human consumption in or outside Australia.ExemptionsLevy does not apply to the slaughter of buffaloes:whose carcases are condemned or rejected as being unfit for human consumption under a Commonwealth…
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Import conditions for cherry fruit from New Zealand are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON), making the import of these goods possible.
A decision to import cherry fruit from New Zealand into Australia is a commercial decision between an importer in Australia and a…
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8 October 2025Who does this notice affect?All importers of cats and/or dogs who use the Post Entry Biosecurity System (PEBS).What has changed?Due to a system release delay, the Animal Care Declaration will now come into effect at 23:30 Thursday 16 October 2025 instead of the planned updated release…
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Animal welfare in AustraliaAnimal welfare within Australia is generally a state and territory responsibility. However, there is a collaborative approach to managing animal welfare that requires the cooperation of all layers of government and the broader animal welfare system.The Australian…
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Update 9 April 2024The livestock vessel MV Bahijah has arrived safely in Israel after its consignment was exported from Australia on 3 March 2024.Mortalities onboard the vessel did not exceed the notifiable limit of 0.5% for cattle and 1% for sheep.The remaining livestock have been successfully…
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The following list contains links to submissions received in response to the release of the draft report for the non-regulated analysis of existing policy for fresh lychee fruit from Taiwan and Vietnam…
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Australia's favourable animal health status is important for maintaining international trade. Consumers can be confident with their product and our farms can remain productive and profitable. Through…
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Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems
The Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems (CCFICS) is chaired and hosted by Australia. This committee develops principles and guidelines related to food import and export…
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