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A woman who illegally misdeclared a package as lingerie and shoes when it really held 57 cacti and succulents has been convicted.Kirsten Mae Fearn pleaded guilty in the Brisbane Magistrates Court to 14 biosecurity charges on Friday 25 July. She was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment and…
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2016-13 - Kuwait: Delay in application of Gulf Cooperation Council Imported Food Guide Certification
Date of Issue: 24 November 2016
Date of Effect: Immediately
Attention:
Industries - Seafood
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Central and…
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Departmental Statement26 July 2019In January 2019, the department commenced an investigation into allegations reported in the media that live export workers had been offered money to obtain and leak footage of animal cruelty on export vessels.The investigation also inquired into allegations that ‘…
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11 August 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses and the registration of treatment facilities located in Victoria and Queensland to export kiwifruit to Thailand for the 2026 season.Summary of…
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11 August 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that a protocol for the export of wheat to Indonesia will be implemented on 15 August 2025.Summary of changes and key pointsEffective from 15 August 2025, all wheat consignments departing Australia destined for Indonesia need to be…
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11 August 2025Who does this notice affect?Importers of used gas cylinders, customs brokers, agents and accredited persons operating under Approved Arrangement Class 19.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has made changes to the Biosecurity Import Conditions System…
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ABARES’ Social Sciences Program conducts in-depth social research to deepen understanding of the human and social factors influencing Australia’s agriculture, fisheries, and forestry industries.Our research is rigorous, practical, and directly supports the development of effective policies,…
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08 August 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify all Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) users of planned system maintenance.Summary of changes and key pointsExport systems will be undergoing scheduled maintenance, which may result in service disruptions from 9:00pm Saturday…
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Date of Issue: 24 November 2016
Date of Effect: Immediately
Attention:
Industries - Seafood
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Central and…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 6 August 2025, low-pressure systems brought rainfall totals of up to 200 millimetres to parts of eastern and south-western Australia.In cropping regions, rainfall was mixed. Western Australia and northern New South…
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