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Wild Game m​eat workbook for approved arrangement application and auditing

Publication details​​Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, 2011Wild Game m​eat workbook for approved arrangement application and auditing​.​DownloadUpdate of this workbook is in progress. In the interim, please be aware that this guidelines workbook may contain outdated…
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Importing vessels with timber components frequently asked questions

I’m importing my vessel into Australia – what do I need to do?You will need to notify the Department of Home Affairs and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) of your intention to import a vessel prior to arrival.​The department requirements are to ensure that…
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Certificates, declarations and forms

If you are involved in the export of plants and plant products, you may need to complete and submit documents to us. These show that your products comply with plant export laws.The type of documents you must submit will depend on your commodity and the importing country requirements.For information…
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Approved arrangements

Approved arrangements, previously Quarantine Approved Premises and Compliance Agreements, are voluntary arrangements entered into with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.These arrangements allow operators to manage biosecurity risks and/or perform the documentary assessment of…
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2020-41 - Grain and Seed Exports Program and Horticulture Exports Program – Chinese Customs requiring food and edible agriculture exports to sign a declaration that their product is free from COVID-19

23 June 2020PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) provides information to assist Australian exporters of food and edible agricultural products to respond to requests from China for guarantees their exports are safe and free from COVID-19.Summary of changes and key pointsThe department has…
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Voting opens in ‘Caring For Country Music Competition’

The 2024 “Caring for Country Music Competition” has received 20 entries from Northern Territory musicians, with a focus on connecting people with biosecurity messaging in a fun, interactive and engaging way.Residents of the Northern Territory were invited to enter the competition under the…
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Mortality Report 83 - Cattle exported by sea to Brunei in March 2020

[expand all]SummaryOn 23 March 2020, South East Asian Livestock Services Pty Ltd (SEALS) exported 797 slaughter cattle to Brunei. The journey was completed in 8 days and discharged in Brunei on 30 and 31 March 2020.A mortality rate of 0.63% (5 head) was reported. The mortality rate exceeded the…
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Mortality Report 85 - Cattle exported by sea to the Philippines in November 2020

[expand all]SummaryOn 2 November 2020, South East Asian Livestock Services Pty Ltd (SEALS) exported 1,607 feeder cattle to the Philippines. The journey was completed in 12.46 days and discharged in the Philippines on 15 November 2020.A mortality rate of 0.56% (9 head) was reported. The…
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Domestic animals and COVID-19

News and alertsSee the latest updates from the Australian Government (australia.gov.au)We continue to actively monitor and assess the dynamic COVID-19 situation. This includes any potential implications for animals.How COVID-19 spreadsThe current spread of the COVID-19 virus is due to transmission…
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United Airlines enters enforceable undertaking for biosecurity breach

An international airline has entered an enforceable undertaking with the Australian Government after it failed to declare two dogs’ arrival to the country, breaching Australian biosecurity measures.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, which has regulatory powers for Australia’s…
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