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Our role and work plan processABARES work centres around its remit to provide robust and objective data, research, analysis, and advice that informs government policy and private decisions affecting Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry, and water resources.Before setting our research…
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What's New19 December 2024Addition of China and Republic of Korea to the heightened vessel surveillance list.Introduction of AusTreat for offshore treatment providers.Removal of the Vessel Seasonal Pest Scheme.Goods from all emerging risk countries will be subject to random inspections between 1…
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Options for the Development of National Standards and Guidelines for Animal WelfareAWTG 24-05 noted an update from the secretariat that the subgroup met to review the standards development framework and process map which have incorporated substantial stakeholder feedback. These documents will be…
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Options for the Development of National Standards and Guidelines for Animal WelfareAWTG 24-06 noted an update from the secretariat that AWTG feedback will be incorporated into the standards development framework and process map. AWTG agreed that the documents will be progressed to AGSOC for…
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The Australian Parliament has passed laws to end live sheep exports by sea by 1 May 2028. The department will continue to regulate the export of live sheep by sea during the transition to ensure compliance with all requirements, including animal welfare.Assistance for the sheep supply chain to…
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Veterinary leadership and technical expertise for Australia’s animal health system
The Animal Health Committee (AHC) delivers strategic policy, technical and regulatory advice, and national leadership on animal health and biosecurity matters. It is responsible…
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Imports of plants and their products from outside Australia can risk introducing weeds, pests and diseases. These can threaten Australia’s natural environment, our food security and economy.We set import conditions to reduce these risks. Learn more about how we manage plant biosecurity risks.Plant…
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Ending the Victorian RFAsThe five Victorian RFAs ended on 31 December 2024. This came following the Victorian Government’s decision to end native forest harvesting in the State and its notification to the Australian Government.Native forest harvesting has now ended in Victoria. For further…
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Invasive species are a key threat to Australia’s biodiversity. They are damaging to Australia’s unique ecosystems, as well as to the agriculture sector. The highest-risk exotic invasive species have been identified and compiled into the Australia’s Exotic Environmental Pest List (EEPL). The…
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In November 2020, the department released the National Priority List of Exotic Environmental Pests, Weeds and Diseases. This is also called the Exotic Environmental Pest List (EEPL). Explore detailed information about the development and scope of the EEPL on this page.Development The…
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