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First Nations people

We recognise the important role First Nations people play in our workplace. We aim to attract, recruit and develop First Nations staff.Our priority is to ensure a safe workplace where we celebrate all cultures.Work for usFind out how to apply for a job.We encourage First Nations people with…
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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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Australian Government response to the independent review and report of the Farm Household Allowance program

Rebuilding the FHA: a better way forward for supporting farmers in financial hardship  The Government welcomes the Final Report into the Review of the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) and thanks the independent panel for its work. The Liberals and Nationals Government continues to support…
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Transforming Australia’s agricultural export services

Australia’s agricultural export services are changing for the better.We’re making it easier for producers and exporters to send their goods to market.We’ve allocated over half a billion dollars to agricultural trade reform. This will help us develop:modern and connected digital servicesstreamlined…
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Plant commodity/country and pest risk analyses

Current plant commodity/country and pest risk analysesThese risk analyses have been grouped alphabetically based on the commodity. For example, if searching for ‘Table grapes’ look under ‘G’ for ‘Grapes’. If you are searching for ‘Asian Pears’ look under ‘P’ for ‘Pears’.Bananas from PhilippinesCut…
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Quota calendar

This calendar highlights the key dates for Australian producers who export under the tariff rate quota system.Find out more about export quotas we manage.Beef, sheepmeat, goatmeat and erga omnesMonthEU HQB (Hilton) tariff rate quotaEU grain-fed beef tariff rate quotaEU sheepmeat, goatmeat and erga…
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Red meat livestock industry arrangements

The red meat industry has primary responsibility for its own affairs and strategic future direction. We:​​​​provide matching research and development fundingcollect and disburse levy moniesfacilitate the management of issues of national importancework closely with industry on market access and…
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Book a laboratory for food testing

Imported food can be referred for testing under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS).How it worksWe issue you with an initial Food Control Certificate (FCC) that sets out what:food needs testingtests need to be performed.If we refer your food for testing, you must nominate a laboratory to…
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Report 249: MV Al Messilah

Sheep exported to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Oman in March 2025November 2025DownloadReport 249:  Independent Observer summary report on MV Al Messilah in March 2025 (PDF 629 KB)Voyage summaryLivestock: 57,957 SheepVessel: MV Al MessilahLoading location and date:…
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Animal health laboratory stakeholders

​The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry works closely with a network of more than 100 stakeholders to facilitate the adoption of world’s best practice for animal health laboratories that service Australia’s animal and livestock industries.Organisations and institutionsAustralian…
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