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Options for the Development of National Standards and Guidelines for Animal WelfareAWTG 24-06 noted an update from the secretariat that AWTG feedback will be incorporated into the standards development framework and process map. AWTG agreed that the documents will be progressed to AGSOC for…
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30 May 2019 Who does this notice affect? Importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported cut flowers and foliageWhat has changed?Since Australia’s import…
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20 and 21 February 2024The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) met on 20 and 21 February 2024 in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.Non-indigenous vertebrate risk assessmentsThe Committee endorsed five national non-indigenous vertebrate risk assessments, and the 17 associated threat…
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01 September 2022
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This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify stakeholders of updates to records of hay and straw inspections in the Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) occurring on 3 September 2022.
Summary of changes and key points
The following enhancements will be made to…
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11 April 2023
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Stakeholders associated with the biosecurity clearance of sea freight containers imported into Australia that are destined for unpack in a rural location. This includes customs brokers, importers and biosecurity industry participants (BIPs) that operate…
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12 May 2021
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This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify stakeholders that calibration certificates will now be issued exclusively through the Plant Exports Management System (PEMS).
Summary of changes and key points
Calibration certificates will now be issued electronically through…
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The AWTG work plan was endorsed by the Agricultural Senior Officials’ Committee (AGSOC) in April 2025.ActivityLead JurisdictionStatusKey Dates/ConsiderationsUpdating the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for the Land Transport of Livestock to improve the welfare of…
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The department leads and coordinates the national management of aquatic animal health in Australia. We do this through:national strategic planning to provide a coordinated and efficient approach to strengthen aquatic biosecurity.committees and systems to facilitate transparency, shared…
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25 February 2026Date of effect: ImmediatePurposeTo advise that NEXDOC Meat is replacing EXDOC Meat from 20 April 2026 and that NEXDOC Meat registrations are now open.This notice explains the registration steps required in NEXDOC for meat exports. It outlines what exporters, third-party software…
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28 August 2017PurposeThe purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to provide notice of upcoming changes to the Plant Export Operations Manual (PEOM) for horticulture products.Summary of…
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