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27 July 2017Who does this notice affect? The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources advises importers and customs brokers that the import conditions for Manufactured Wooden Articles (MWA) within…
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6 August 2020
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the instructional material for the inspection of hay and straw for export has been updated.
Key points
The following new instructional material is available on the Plant Export Operations Manual (PEOM):
Guideline:…
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The Australian Government is working together with states and territories to develop and implement nationally consistent standards and guidelines for farm animal welfare. The Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines update and replace the Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals…
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We are responsible for reducing the risk of the introduction of exotic pests or diseases that may affect our agricultural and horticultural industries, and our unique environment. This page provides information about importing fertiliser, to ensure that the risk of introducing an exotic pest or…
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By: Australian Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mark Schipp
At a time of increased anxiety due to continuing infections and deaths from the Ebola virus in West Africa, Australians can be assured that our biosecurity system is managing the risk posed to Australia.
Australia’s biosecurity system is…
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There are significant biosecurity risks associated with the use of imported biological goods in non-laboratory animals, such as chickens, sheep and cattle.
Non-laboratory animals, as defined by the department, are all animal species other than guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rabbits, rodents and…
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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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Laws you must followWe regulate the live animal export industry to ensure it meets:Australian export legislationthe Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL)importing country requirementsThe export of live animals from Australia is regulated by:Export Control Act 2020Export…
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Our Agency plan sets out how we will make information available under the Information Publication Scheme (IPS). The IPS is established under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).Purpose and objectivesOur IPS Agency plan outlines:the administration and structure of the Department’s…
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Trends in farm debt: Agricultural lending data 2022–23Download PDF (1.41 MB)Download Word (2.2 MB)Download Excel (XSLX 80 KB)Agricultural lending data 2022–23Debt is an important source of funds for farmers to develop their farm business and for ongoing working capital. Information on trends in the…
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