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Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Agriculture and Water Resources: APVMA Regulatory Reforms – Inquiry based on the Auditor-General report No. 56 (2016-17)

Pesticide and Veterinary Medicine Regulatory Reform Introduction The registration of agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines (collectively known as agvet chemicals) in Australia is managed by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). The APVMA is a statutory…
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China: Registration renewal for infant formula manufacturers (2018-07)

​​Date of issue: 3 May 2018​ Attention: Industries – Dairy Australia Export manufacturing establishments producing infant formula State regulatory authorities Department of Agriculture and Water Resources—Central and Regional offices Purpose To notify Australian infant formula manufacturers…
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Australian Government response to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee report: Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports Amendment (Animal Welfare) Bill 2023

March 2024DownloadAustralian Government response to the  Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee report: Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports Amendment (Animal Welfare) Bill 2023 (PDF 195 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for…
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DEPARTMENTAL STATEMENT: Reports concerning treatment of Australian animals during Eid – Lateline

​​​Eid Al-Adha is a high risk period for non-compliance with Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) requirements.  Eid is one of the most important days on the Islamic calendar and is a time where animals are slaughtered and the meat shared with family, friends and those in need. It…
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Northern Australian Indigenous Biosecurity Ranger Forum a huge success

Nearly 300 Indigenous rangers, coordinators and biosecurity staff came together recently for the Northern Australian Indigenous Biosecurity Ranger Forum held from 17-19 October. Attendees from New Zealand, the Kimberley and Torres Strait gathered for the 3-day intensive and immersive workshop,…
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MAA 2016-01 - China - Audit of Australian hides and skins export industry

Date of Issue: 10 February 2016 Date of Effect: Immediate Attention: Industries:Industry bodies – AHSLEA, AM​IC, CCA, MLA, AUS MEAT, KIAA, AOA, EIFAExport Establishments Licensed exporters and…
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2011-38 - Plant Export Operations - Lifting of the ban of Australian Lentils to Saudi Arabia

​​4 August 2011The Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has received notification from the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs removing the existing ban on Australian…
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Project 01: Australian Biosecurity Genomic Database for notifiable animal viruses (Phase 2)

OverviewPhase 2 of this project developed a curated database of verified genomic viral sequences for notifiable aquatic animal disease viruses in Australia. In addition, several new whole genome sequences from recent local terrestrial and aquatic outbreaks were uploaded to improve the utility of…
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Australian Government response to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee report:

Introduction On 14 November 2019, the Senate moved that the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee inquire into the Federal Government’s response to the drought occurring at that time, and the adequacy and appropriateness of policies and measures to support farmers, regional…
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APLC Environmental Management System

​The APLC has developed an Environmental Management System (EMS) for its locust control operations. An EMS is a management tool designed to help an organisation identify its environmental risks and…
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