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Why is gamma irradiation used?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry applies a range of biosecurity treatments to products of animal origin. The treatments available include heat treatment and gamma irradiation.Gamma irradiation is a risk management measure that may be offered for…
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March 2024DownloadAustralian Government response to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee report: Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports Amendment (Animal Welfare) Bill 2023 (PDF 195 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for…
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May 2024IntroductionThe House of Representatives inquiry into timber supply chain constraints in the Australian plantation sector commenced on 11 June 2020.The committee tabled its report in Parliament on 23 March 2021. The report, Aussie logs for Aussie jobs: Inquiry into timber supply chain…
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Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, November 2021
The datasets below outline residue testing that was carried out on plant products in the 2020-21 financial year, under the National Residue Survey.
Tables in each document give details of the:
chemicals that were screened…
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and ForestryThe datasets below outline residue testing that was carried out on plant products in the 2023-24 financial year, under the National Residue Survey.Tables in each document give details of the:chemicals that were screenedanalytical findings from the…
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News and alertsSee the latest updates from the Australian Government (australia.gov.au)We have taken steps to maintain export chains while also protecting our staff and clients.We may need to reassess our processes as we receive new information about the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19).You still…
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The Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Operational Efficiency) Bill 2017, including a government amendment to introduce a governance Board for the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), lapsed when parliament was dissolved in early 2019.A new…
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On 28 February 2024, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry announced that the Government is extending its commitment to transparency and accountability with the creation of a new Sustainable Biosecurity Funding Advisory Panel (the Panel). Details of the announcement are…
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Independent observers (observers) monitor and provide data on exporter arrangements on-board livestock export vessels. Their observations cover loading of the vessel through to completion of discharge at the final port.Observers provide us with data to assist with effective regulation of the…
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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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