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We have completed a final report for the brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) pest risk analysis. The final report does not recommend a change to the measures already in place for brown marmorated stink bug as such, imports can continue.
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Australian thematic contexts, themes and sub-themes of outstanding universal value identified by the Panel are summarised below:
Thematic Context: `An Ancient Land'
The `Ancient Land' thematic context…
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OverviewThe Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) is an initiative of the Australian beef industry to set out the key indicators of its sustainability performance.The ABSF uses evidence-based metrics to empower industry, and demonstrate its values and accountability to customers,…
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Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, October 2020
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On 27 June 2018,…
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We released the draft report for the review of devitalisation on cut flower imports on 20 October 2025. Please note we have extended the consultation period to 17 February 2026.Have Your Say on the draft report by 17 February 2026.Fresh cut flowers and foliage have been imported into Australia on a…
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The Australian Government welcomes the report on superannuation fund investment in Australian agriculture by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Agriculture and Water Resources (the Committee), tabled in December 2018. Investment in agriculture is critical for driving…
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Latest updateThe 2025-26 BMSB season commences 1 September 2025.Vessel masters will notice a revised SPQ with additional questions designed to improve pest risk assessment. These include:Reporting insect detections from the entire voyage to Australia.Confirming whether the vessel is carrying cargo…
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28 September 2023
Who does this notice affect?
All vessel owners, operators, masters, and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels including cruise vessels, preparing for arrival in Australian territory, or reporting a voyage change.
What has changed?
Australian External…
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Shuttle stallions are highly valuable, male thoroughbred and standardbred horses who are ‘shuttled’ between the Northern and Southern hemisphere to mate and produce valuable offspring for the racing industry.
Renowned for their race-track performance and historic pedigrees, these stallions will…
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The Hon Julie Collins, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, has set the Australian Government's expectations for the delivery of the regulatory functions of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).Ministerial statementMinisterial Statement of Expectations (…
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