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Our import risk analyses are consistent with Australia’s international biosecurity obligations. This includes our obligations under the:
World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement)
International Plant Protection Convention (…
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Date of issue: 9 March 2023
Date of effect: 9 March 2023
Reference Number: MAA2023-10
Attention
Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery Council
Dairy Export…
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On the International Day of Plant Health on 12 May we celebrate the depth and diversity of plant science undertaken to protect Australia’s plant health and biosecurity at a special science exchange event at Agriculture House in Canberra, hosted by Australia’s Chief Plant Protection Officer, Dr…
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‘Have Your Say’ consultation is now open on a redraft of existing legislation that underpins Australia’s agricultural levy system. The legislation is being simplified and streamlined after 30 years in operation.
Agricultural levies are for industry, led by industry and have been a key contributor…
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We administer 2 sets of legislative requirements for imported food. These requirements:
protect Australia against biosecurity risks, under the Biosecurity Act 2015
manage imported food safety risks, as set out in the Imported Food Control Act 1992.
All imported food must meet biosecurity…
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The National Better Practice Guide for Farm Debt Mediation has been released.
First Assistant Secretary of Farm Resilience, Melissa Brown, said the guide provides further national consistency by introducing a set of uniform principles to assist those involved in farm debt mediation (FDM).
“The…
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Georgie Somerset, Red Earth Community Foundation Chair presenting at the leadership forum.
Photo credit: Red Earth Community Foundation
In July 2022, the Red Earth Community Foundation hosted the inaugural Red Earth 'Cultivate our Future' leadership forum…
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1 in 5 Australian adults participate in recreational fishing every year, improving wellbeing and contributing 100,000 jobs and $11 billion to the Australian economy.Most recreational fishing occurs in coastal waters and state and territory governments are responsible for day-to-day management. This…
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Date of issue: 03 May 2024Date of effect: ImmediateReference Number: MAA2024-04Attention:Organic operators and exporters, organic certifying bodies, industry bodiesDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and Regional offices Purpose:This Market…
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We provide reports of inspection data and surveys on imported foods.Imported food inspection dataWe refer imported foods for inspection and testing under our Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS).We publish summary data about our imported food inspections.12-monthly reports2023January to December…
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