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Commonwealth Fisheries Harvest Strategy Policy and Guidelines

The Commonwealth Fisheries Harvest Strategy Policy is currently under review. We are seeking your feedback on the draft review report until 5 December 2024. Visit our Have Your Say page here.​​The Commonwealth Fisheries Harvest Strategy policy and associated implementation guidelines aim to ensure…
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FAO Agreement on Port State Measures

The Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA) entered into force on 5 June 2016.  The PSMA is the first binding international agreement to target illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The…
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Response to the Issues paper for import risk analysis for fresh apples from the People's Republic of China - Victoria Department of Primary Industries

1 Spring Street GPO Box 4440 Melbourne Victoria 3001 Australia Telephone:(03) 9658 4000 Facsimile: (03) 9658 4400 ABN 42 579 412 233 DX …
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109-2017 - Changes to cost recovery charges for biosecurity approved arrangements – Non-Broker classes

21 November 2017The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is proposing changes to the biosecurity cost recovery charges applied to non-broker approved arrangements.The changes reduce the annual…
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Responses to Stop the Trawler Alliance campaign - 28 May 2015

28 May 2015Ms Rebecca Hubbard Stop the Trawler AllianceDear Ms HubbardI understand the Stop the Trawler Alliance is currently running a nationwide campaign ‘Protect our dolphins, seals and fisheries’. I…
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Draft risk analysis report for the release of Baeodromus eupatorii for the biological control of the weed Ageratina adenophora

​​19 February 2014 This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of a draft risk analysis report to consider a proposal for the release of the rust fungus Baeodromus eupatorii for the biological control of the weed Ageratina adenophora. The draft report is being issued for 30 days…
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Communications with trading partners regarding updates to export documentation and a change in appearance to bolt seals and tamper-indicative seals (2019-04)

Date of issue: 18 June 2019Date of effect: ImmediateReference Number: MAA2019-04Attention: Industries – Industry bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council Licensed exporters Department of…
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Application for a government export certificate for non-prescribed goods

Publication details Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, November 2022 For exporters of non-prescribed goods where the importing country requires government certification. Exporters may apply for a government certificate as per section 65 the Export Control Act 2020. All…
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Refresher fruit fly training delivered with Papua New Guinea

Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) continue to deliver great results for fruit fly analysis and awareness in the remote Treaty Village communities of PNG’s Western Province. The Treaty Village Fruit Fly Trapping Program supports food security for PNG and promotes stronger biosecurity outcomes for…
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Introducing new Australian Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Beth Cookson

In December 2023 Dr Beth Cookson was appointed Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer following the retirement of Dr Mark Schipp. Dr Cookson brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked in various operational and policy roles in the department since 2006, most recently as Deputy Chief…
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