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The Australian Government works with governments across the globe to support Australia's domestic forestry interests, promote sustainable forest management, combat illegal logging and its associated trade, and advance Australia’s trade and market access interests.Our department in particular…
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Afforestation
Afforestation is the establishment of new forest in an area that was not previously covered by forest.
Agroforestry
See farm forestry.
Apiculture
The keeping of honey bees.
Biological…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 27 July 2022, a low-pressure system in the east and cold fronts across southern Australia brought moderate rainfall. Meanwhile, high-pressure systems dominated much of the country bringing clear, dry…
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Agricultural Trade Matters
Agricultural trade matters provides an overview of what the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment and the Australian Government are doing to support international agricultural trade.
This is the current edition, published March 2021.
To receive an…
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28 June 2016There are some differences in how biosecurity directions are now issued under the Biosecurity Act 2015 which came into effect on 16 June 2016.From an importer’s perspective, not a lot has…
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24 April 2013Pest risk analysis (PRA)[expand all]Why has this PRA being undertaken?
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry helps people and goods move in and out of Australia while…
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28 June 2016Who does this notice affect?This notice is for those who are interested in how biosecurity directions are now issued under the
Biosecurity Act 2015 which came into effect on 16 June…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find information about import conditions for RAT kits?
Information about biosecurity import conditions can be found on BICON - Australian Biosecurity Import Conditions. We recommend that importers search for “test kit” and follow the path that best…
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Biosecurity enforcement officers have the powers and ability to issue all 55 of the infringement notices under the Infringement Notice Scheme (INS). They can issue infringement notices to importers and import industry participants across all import pathways. They can also issue infringement notices…
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Import Risk Analysis Appeals Panel
Secretariat
Apples from New Zealand IRA - Appeal
Findings
Introduction
The Import Risk Analysis Appeal Panel (IRAAP) was convened in accordance with the Import Risk Analysis Handbook 2003 (the Handbook) published by the Australian Government Department of…
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