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2015-25 - Plant Exports – Clarification of import requirements for grain and seed exports to Malaysia

16 June 2015PurposeTo advise that the Malaysian Department of Agriculture (DoA) have clarified their requirements for the export of Australian grains and seeds for human consumption, processing and…
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25-2016 - Country of Origin Food Labelling reform for business

​20 April 2016Who does this notice affect?This notice applies to Australian businesses that sell food in retail stores in Australia and may include manufacturers, producers and importers.What has…
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Reform of sugar research and development arrangements

​On 20 September 2012, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon. Joe Ludwig received a formal proposal from the Australian Sugar Industry Alliance (ASA) to restructure…
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Stakeholder comments in response to the draft policy review of the biosecurity risks associated with the importation of penguins from New Zealand (BAPM 2008/01) and Biosecurity Australia's responses

Comments were received from: the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service Department of Health and Ageing Department of Primary Industries and Water, Tasmania The Australian…
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Epidemiology and Animal Disease Modelling

​​​​​Introduction Preparedness for incursions of exotic diseases is of key importance to government, industry, producers and the Australian community. Australia’s exotic disease preparedness is based on emergency management principles. This includes the development of surveillance, monitoring and…
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Biosecurity guidelines for Lunar New Year celebrations

As the eagerly awaited Year of the Dragon approaches, it is important to be biosecurity-aware, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted Lunar New Year celebration.Lunar New Year is a culturally significant period filled with tradition and customs. While the festivities are marked by jubilation and…
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2025-03: Publication of new application forms for livestock export licences, approved arrangements, approved export programs and registered establishments

26 February 2025Species: LivestockCountries: AllAttentionAustralian Livestock Exporters’ CouncilDepartmental officersLiveCorpLivestock exportersMeat and Livestock AustraliaRegistered establishment occupiersPurposeTo inform stakeholders of the publication of 3 new application forms for livestock…
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Register now to attend the 2023 National Biosecurity Forum

Join like-minded stakeholders at the 2023 National Biosecurity Forum to discuss challenges, opportunities and innovative approaches for protecting Australia’s biosecurity system. Deputy Secretary for Biosecurity Dr Chris Locke said the forum helps us work together to maintain and strengthen our…
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South East Trawl Fishery structural adjustment package

Within the South East Trawl Fishery, stocks of several fish species have declined below sustainable limits and are not recovering. The South East Trawl Fishery is also known as the Commonwealth Trawl Sector of the Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery. To protect fish stocks and halt…
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Biosecurity Emergency Management - Exercise Management Guide

​​Publication details​Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, November 2016The Biosecurity Emergency Management - Exercise Management Guide provides guidance on contemporary exercise…
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