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Author: Dale Ashton The Murray–Darling Basin accounts for around 91 per cent of Australia’s total cotton farms and cotton area (ABS 2016a). From 2006–07 to 2014–15 irrigated cotton contributed an average of…
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17 May 2023
Who does this notice affect?
All importers and customs brokers who are required to lodge inspection requests to the department using the Biosecurity Portal.
Information
Start time:
As of: 14:55 Friday 05 May 2023 (AEST).
Detail:
MyGovID Digital Identity is currently experiencing…
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New password requirements for Levies Online will be introduced from May 2015. These will ensure passwords meet Australian Government Information Security Manual requirements. When you log in to…
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13 February 2023
Who does this notice affect?
All clients who use the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions System (BICON).
What has changed?
The BICON website will be updated with a new look and feel in April. The changes are aimed at improving your experience when using BICON.
The…
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From 1 October 2018, a nil rated Emergency Plant Pest Response (EPPR) component will be introduced to the ginger levy. The overall levy rate will not change. This will provide a sure mechanism for…
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Corporate Plan 2024–25The corporate plan sets out our purpose, objectives, priorities, key activities and performance measures for the next 4 years.The plan is updated annually in accordance with the requirements of the Public Governance, Performance and…
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The Australian Government made a commitment to strengthen animal welfare and increase accountability and transparency for animal welfare in livestock exports.The Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports’ role was expanded to include animal welfare-related objectives and functions. This forms the…
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Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Board and Other Improvements) Bill 2019 [Provisions]
Introduction
On 19 September 2019, the Senate Standing Committee for the Selection of Bills referred the…
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The nursery products levy was first introduced 1 October 1989. Potted plants that are produced in Australia and used by the producer in the production of other goods or sold by a producer will attract a levy. Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited and Plant Health Australia (PHA) are…
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On 1 December 2021, the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Board and Other Improvements) Bill 2019 was passed by the Australian Parliament. It became law on 7 December 2021, when it received royal assent.…
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