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Australia has concluded FTAs with 19 countries, or groups of countries. These FTAs and the entry-into-force date are:Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (A-UAE CEPA) – 1 October 2025Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) - 31 May 2023Australia-India Economic…
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This page contains information to support assistance dog handlers, cruise ship operators and pet transport agents in understanding the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) requirements for assistance dogs to travel on an international cruise vessel (a cruise ship) on a…
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2025The Emergency Marine Pest Plan is Australia’s framework for managing marine pest outbreaks and guides our emergency response activities.Marine pest response manuals provide guidance on how to respond to a suspected or confirmed marine pest, and…
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RHDV1, RHDV1a variant and RHDV2Rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV), or calicivirus is a virus that typically causes a rapidly fatal disease in European rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). There are three types of RHDV present in Australia (RHDV1, RHDV1a and RHDV2).The classical RHDV1 strain was…
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25 October 2024Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders associated with the import of live cats and dogs (including assistance dogs) from the United Kingdom (UK) to Australian territory, including importers, pet transport agents, and official and government-approved veterinarians.What has changed?A…
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A man involved in an illegal wildlife trafficking ring has been sentenced to 9 months in prison after pleading guilty to 3 offences related to smuggling exotic animals into Australia.Jesse Sayeg admitted to illegally importing live tortoises and turtles in Caloundra Magistrates Court in Queensland…
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26 June 2023
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Purpose
To advise all stakeholders that the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has commenced public consultation on Have Your Say for the 2023 update of the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL).
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30 October 2020
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify stakeholders of updates to the Plant Exports Management System (PEMS).
Summary of changes and key points
PEMS is now able to capture and report on possible fruit fly incursions for horticulture inspections.
PEMS is now…
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Adult
The main body parts of a typical adult grasshopper/locust are named below. The shape and markings of the thorax and the colours and patterns of the femur and tibia of the hind leg are often used…
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African swine fever
African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious viral disease of domestic and wild pigs that may result…
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