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New South Wales Southern Regional Forest Agreement

The Southern Regional Forest Agreement (RFA) is one of three RFAs in New South Wales. The Australian and New South Wales governments signed the Southern RFA on 24 April 2001. The Southern RFA was varied on 28 November 2018 with an extension until 26 August 2039, as it has proven to be a strong…

03 August 2023 - Last modified

4. What information is needed about social and economic impacts of forestry?

Hundreds of social and economic impacts of forestry could potentially be monitored over time, including the impacts of the forest industry on human wellbeing, employment, local and regional…

04 November 2019 - Last modified

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We offer exciting opportunities across different areas of expertise. Our staff work around Australia and overseas. Ongoing (permanent) and non-ongoing (temporary) roles are available.Current vacanciesSee our current job vacancies.Video transcriptBen Wilson: Anyone who has an interest in agriculture…

13 September 2024 - Last modified

Dates from the Middle East and North Africa region

A review of the biosecurity import requirements for fresh date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera) from the Middle East and North Africa region Import conditions for dates from some countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have been published on our Biosecurity Import…

04 January 2021 - Last modified

2021-40: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

Date of issue: 13 October 2021Date of effect: From 1 January 2022Reference Number: MAA2021-40 (Dairy), MAA2021-21 (Seafood), MAA2021-15 (NPG)Related: MAA2021-38 (Dairy), MAA2021-20 (Seafood), MAA2021-14 (NPG)Attention:Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry Consultative…

11 October 2024 - Last modified

2021-21: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

Date of issue: 13 October 2021 Date of effect: From 1 January 2022 Reference Number: MAA2021-40 (Dairy), MAA2021-21 (Seafood), MAA2021-15 (NPG) Related: MAA2021-38 (Dairy), MAA2021-20 (Seafood), MAA2021-14 (NPG) Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry…

14 October 2021 - Last modified

2021-15: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

11 October 2024 - Last modified

Ranger Capability Building Grants Program

Indigenous rangers are critical to Australia’s ability to maintain an early detection system for exotic pests and diseases in remote coastal areas across the north. Increasing over time, current services provided by rangers include participating in animal, plant and aquatic health surveys, insect…

30 April 2025 - Last modified

Illegal Logging Compliance

We are responsible for ensuring compliance with Australia’s illegal logging laws.We also provide assistance to importers and processors seeking to better understand the laws and their responsibilities.Significant penalties can apply if you:import or process timber products that have come from…

29 October 2025 - Last modified

Group pest risk analysis for thrips and orthotospoviruses on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut-flower and foliage imports

The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has completed its group pest risk analysis (PRA) for thrips and orthotospoviruses on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut-flower and foliage imports. As our first group PRA, we considered the biosecurity risk posed by plant-feeding thrips insects (…

18 February 2026 - Last modified