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If you are an international student planning to study in Australia, it is important to check Australia’s biosecurity requirements before you pack.Certain food, plant material and animal products from overseas cannot be brought into Australia because they may be carrying serious pests and diseases…
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Under international law, foreign governments are entitled to invoke sovereign immunity on state-owned or operated vessels arriving into Australian territory. Whenever the claim of sovereign…
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The information and links on this page give you access to the latest advice from key agencies about Hendra virus.
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Since 1994, Hendra virus (HeV) has been the cause of death in over 100 horses. Most cases have been the result of spillover infection from flying-foxes. Others have…
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Date of issue: 19 August 2024Date of effect: ImmediateReference Number: MAA2024-10AttentionIndustries—Industry bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council, Australian Honey Bee Industry CouncilExport EstablishmentsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry: Central and…
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Date of issue: 19 August 2024Date of effect: ImmediateReference Number: MAA2024-32Related MAAs: MAA2024-28AttentionIndustries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery CouncilDairy…
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Date of issue: 19 August 2024Date of effect: ImmediateReference Number: MAA2024-10Related MAAs: MAA2024-08AttentionIndustry bodies: Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Trade Advisory Group, Seafood Industry AustraliaSeafood Export EstablishmentsDepartment of…
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United States Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
4700 River Road
Riverdale, MD
20737
September 5, 2008
Ms. Louise Van Meurs
General Manager
Plant Biosecurity, Biosecurity Australia
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Canberra…
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Australian State of the Forests Report 2018
Australia's State of the Forests Report 2018 (SOFR 2018) is the fifth in the series of Australia's State of the Forests Reports. The purpose of the report is to keep the public informed about Australia's forests, their management, use and conservation…
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The ABS and ABARES are working together, with a range of stakeholders including RDCs and state and territory governments, to modernise the agricultural statistics system.Our focus is to:fill data gapsexplore and refine new statistical methods and data sourcescontinue to collaborate with industry…
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An import permit issued by the Department of Health is required to import kava into Australia. Check guidance on completing applications for a permit.Refer to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for further information about Australia’s kava pilot and fact sheets on import requirements.…
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