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Wheat is the major winter crop grown in Australia with sowing starting in autumn and harvesting, depending on seasonal conditions, occurring in spring and summer. The main producing states are Western Australia, New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria and Queensland.
The…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, November 2017This factsheet for interested stakeholders provides background information on the review of biosecurity import requirements…
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6 February 2014
The Import Risk Analysis process
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Why is this risk analysis being undertaken?
The Department of Agriculture helps people and goods move in and out of Australia while keeping Australia safe and protecting our industries from pests and diseases that exist in many…
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On 27 May 2013, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) released the final report on the review of the Commonwealth Fisheries Harvest Strategy Policy and Guidelines.
Overall the review found that harvest strategy policy is widely regarded as having been very successful in…
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The control of animal and zoonotic disease in overseas countries meets Australia’s international commitment to global development goals, and also helps to reduce the risk of exotic disease spread to…
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To approve requests for permit (RFPs) under the Export Control Act and associated Rules, you must be registered as an automated export permit issuer (AEPI) with the department.
This applies to exporters of fish and fish products.
When approved, an AEPI is provided with an automated export permit…
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The department is responsible for managing the risk associated with the movement of all domestic bulk in-ship agricultural commodities on board international vessels.
Bulk vessels can harbour exotic pests and plant diseases such as Karnal bunt, which if introduced into Australia, could have the…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, September 2017
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Biosecurity Fact Sheet: Dragon fruit from Vietnam PDF
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, 2014 The animal residue testing datasets 2013–14 outline testing that was carried out on animal products in the 2013–14 financial year, under the National…
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The information and links on this page give you access to the latest advice from key agencies about Hendra virus.
Current situation
Since 1994, Hendra virus (HeV) has been the cause of death in over 100 horses. Most cases have been the result of spillover infection from flying-foxes. Others have…
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