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18 December 2014During the Christmas and New Year period of 2014-15, the Department of Agriculture Plant Exports offices will be either closed or staffed with reduced numbers and hours. Confirmed…
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Biosecurity has played a critical role in reducing risk and shaping our nation to become one of the few countries in the world to remain free from the world’s most invasive pests and diseases.
While our status as an island nation has been a key factor in maintaining this position a number of…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry manages 10 quotas under the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UK FTA), including dairy products.
Australian Exporters can export eligible dairy products at a 0% tariff rate under the following quota volumes. Access to the quotas…
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We’re celebrating 100 days of paperless export trade with the European Union (EU).
Agricultural exports of edible meat, dairy and seafood are now traded without paper certificates.
Australia is the first country to implement a system-to-system exchange, allowing the transition to electronic…
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22 April 2022
Who does this notice affect?
This notice applies to regional officers, importers, customs brokers and industry stakeholders.
What has changed?
Importers are advised that the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-Prohibited Goods) Determination 2021 (Goods Determination) has been…
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5 April 2022
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry and authorised officers (AOs) of the commencement of a limited trial for AO audits.
Summary of changes and key points
We are reimagining the audit process to make it more efficient and effective. Key to this work is…
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3 September 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice affects offshore treatment providers who conduct methyl bromide fumigations for khapra beetle, importers and customs brokers.
What has changed?
From 30 September 2021, the department will make minor revisions to the methyl bromide…
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The role of the Australian Government in the sustainable management of soils was highlighted at the recent Global Soil Partnership (GSP) Plenary Assembly.Established in 2012, the GSP is an international, partner-based program under the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations…
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1 July 2024Who does this notice affect?This notice is relevant to pre-border biosecurity treatment providers and clients in the import and shipping industries. This includes freight forwarders, importers, and customs brokers dealing with goods that require brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB)…
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New and improved agricultural levies legislation will replace the existing framework next year, making the levy system more user friendly for participants and making it easier for them to understand their obligations.More than 50 pieces of legislation governing over 110 levies and charges – across…
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