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The Australian Government welcomed the Second Progress report of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade PFAS Sub-committee’s Inquiry into PFAS remediation in and around Defence bases.
The Government’s continued focus in responding to PFAS contamination is…
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Pests estimated to cost Australia tens of billions over coming decades will now find it much harder to enter the country, thanks to measures announced this week by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The department is launching AusTreat, a new pre-border biosecurity scheme…
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The department leads and coordinates the national management of aquatic animal health in Australia. We do this through:national strategic planning to provide a coordinated and efficient approach to strengthen aquatic biosecurity.committees and systems to facilitate transparency, shared…
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It’s National Agriculture Day and the theme is, ‘Grow you good thing’. Today, we’d like to share a good thing we know that is backing Aussie farmers to grow.The path to achieving climate-smart, sustainable agriculture outcomes can be complex and requires collaborative efforts and robust…
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Date of issue: 10 February 2025Date of effect: 15 February 2025Attention:Registered wool, skins and hides (including feathers, deer antler velvet, trophies) exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders. Registered exporters of honey and apiculture products, manufacturers, agents and…
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Today’s publication of the Wood Volumes Analysis indicates Australia has reliable access to structural forest and wood products to meet future demand.The report provides an analysis of the long-run supply of and domestic demand for wood products in Australia, particularly those used in construction…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has installed two new cutting-edge 3D x-ray units at Brisbane and Melbourne international airports to trial screening incoming baggage for biosecurity risks before their collection by passengers in the arrivals hall.Deputy Secretary of…
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4 June 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice applies to all industry participants involved in managing biosecurity import inspections and treatments, including approved arrangement operators, customs brokers, importers, and freight forwarders.Background informationThe department is underway…
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The Australian Government is accountable for ensuring the Future Drought Fund supports genuine improvements in drought preparedness and resilience.To do this, we:monitor and evaluate the fund’s effectiveness, efficiency, appropriateness and impactcapture lessons learnt within each program.…
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Effective: 28 July 2025AttentionImporters of fresh raw (chilled or frozen) beef and beef products from Canada and the United States of America (USA), and brokers acting on their behalf.PurposeTo provide notice of changes to import requirements for fresh raw (chilled or frozen) beef and beef…
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