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Commonwealth, state, and territory ministers with responsibility for forestry met virtually on Friday 14 November 2025 for the Forestry Ministers’ Meeting (FMM).Australian Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Hon Julie Collins, chaired the meeting.One new Minister was welcomed…
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5 December 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects all importers and pet transport agents who intend to import live companion or assistance dogs into Australia, and departmental officers who examine animals and assess their documentation for import into Australia. This notice also…
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This page outlines the information that must be included with an application to import various types of animal feed.Production questionnairesTo import animal feed product, you will need to ask relevant persons to complete our production questionnaires. You will then need to submit the…
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DownloadNRS 2023-24 Industry brochure: Kangaroo - English (PDF 600 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Online versionKey pointsIn 2023-24, the overall compliance with Australian standards was 100% for kangaroo samples.Australian kangaroo producers…
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Biosecurity Advice 2016-17 - Importation of captive non-human primates – review of import conditions
30 May 2016This Biosecurity Advice advises stakeholders of the release of a draft report of the review of import conditions of captive non-human primates into Australia. The Department of Agriculture…
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Australia’s illegal logging law reformsAs of 3 March 2025, Australia’s illegal logging laws have changed. Importantly, this includes changes to due diligence requirements for importers and processors of regulated timber and timber products.The Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 has been updated…
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DownloadNRS 2023-24 Industry brochure: Chicken (PDF 574 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Online versionKey pointsIn 2023–24, the overall compliance with Australian standards was 100% for chicken samples.Australian chicken producers continue to…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry plays a critical role as a regulator.Through our regulation, we support a more sustainable and prosperous Australia through biosecurity, production and trade. We regulate in the public interest while continuing to safeguard and grow sustainable…
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Learn more about what we’ve heard so far and how to stay involved. Keep checking this page for updates as the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS) is developed. APS principles for partnership and engagementThe Australian Public Service (APS) is expected to meet certain standards for…
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Fees and charges apply to different stages of an approved arrangement (AA).They apply to:new AA applicationsAA managementAA audits (includes pre and post approval)Biosecurity fees and charges will increase with yearly indexation.Tables show the fees and charges for the financial year 2025/2026.Note…
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