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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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419-2025: UPDATE – Enhancement to Maritime and Aircraft Reporting System (MARS) Vessel Monitoring Coverage and the Pratique Process

22 December 2025Who does this notice affect?All vessel owners, operators, masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels, including cruise vessels, preparing for arrival into Australian territory.What has changed?The Maritime and Aircraft Reporting System (MARS) remotely…
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We regularly work to provide updated information relating to the reformed Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 and Illegal Logging Prohibition Rules 2024, which came into effect on 3 March 2025.Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Australia’s illegal logging laws and the due…
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114-2018 - AEP reform webpage update regarding enhancements to AIMS to improve how non-commodity will be managed

12 September 2018Who does this notice affect?Brokers, importers and biosecurity industry participants operating under the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Class 19.1 Approved Arrangement: Non-…
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34-2018 - Industry survey seeking feedback on biosecurity decisions

3 April 2018Who does this notice affect? Biosecurity industry stakeholders.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is seeking feedback on the level of satisfaction biosecurity…
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Review of the biosecurity import requirements for fresh date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera) from the Middle East and North Africa region – draft report

The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is conducting a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh date fruit from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The draft report…
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Submissions to the draft IRA

The following list contains links to submissions received in response to the 'the draft import risk analysis for table grapes from the People's Republic of China'. Stakeholder PDF…
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2018-48 - Assessment Services Group Export – New webpage

5 November 2018PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise all exporters and agents who engage with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) for electronic and manual…
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Approved arrangement guidelines - Wild game meat

​​​Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, May 2015Under the Export Control (Wild Game Meat and Wild Game Meat Products) Orders 2010, it is the responsibility of the Establishment Occupier to develop, implement and maintain the establishment’s approved arrangement to…
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​Feasibility of agricultural insurance products in Australia for weather–related production risks

​Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, September 2012Australian farmers face many challenges, including those posed by variable climatic and market conditions. With climate projections suggesting…
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