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If you are applying for approval of an arrangement with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry under the Biosecurity Act 2015 (the Act), the Director of Biosecurity will need to determine that you are a fit and proper person to carry out biosecurity activities.
The fit and proper…
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Nick Ormsby, owner of Razor Rock Farm in the Northern Territory, understands that water really is the essence of life. When you’re looking after 35 hectares and over 72,000 mango trees, good water management is essential for his business.Thanks to the Future Drought Fund, as part of the Northern…
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The Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper (the White Paper) was an Australian Government plan to grow agriculture. It was a $4 billion investment in our farmers and in the future of our nation.
Through the White Paper, the government announced $200 million for biosecurity surveillance and…
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31 May 2024Who does this notice affect?Biosecurity industry participants who have approved arrangements (under Chapter 7 of the Biosecurity Act 2015), particularly the managers and contact persons for these approved arrangements.What has changed?The department is introducing a new, more convenient…
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ABARES Regional Outlook conferences have concluded.
We thank the speakers and chairs who gave generously of their time and expertise to participate at our conferences this year. We also thank our delegates who attended – we trust you left each conference with new insights, updated information and…
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While many of us enjoy online shopping, you may not know the packages you order from around the world could carry pests or diseases that pose a serious risk to Australia. Biosecurity is a shared responsibility, we can all help to ensure our environment, industries, plant, animal and human…
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DetailsThe whole-of-department Compliance Policy sets out the principles we follow when carrying out our compliance activities and outlines our strategies and tools for managing compliance. The policy explains how we work with regulated entities to achieve better compliance and regulatory outcomes.…
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5 May 2023
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is for all airlines, freight forwarders, pet transport companies, preparing veterinarians, and importers of cats and dogs to Australia from countries other than New Zealand and Norfolk Island.
What has changed?
This advice supersedes the…
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Date of issue: 10 October 2022
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2022-32
Related MAAs: MAA2022-15
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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Exotic environmental pests are weeds, animals or diseases that are not present in Australia. Sometimes, they have recently arrived, and we are trying to eradicate them.Discover why environmental biosecurity is everyone’s business
Asian spongy moth (Lymantria…
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