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Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All imported food intended for sale in Australia must be safe and meet…
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The Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper details our plan to grow agriculture. It is a $4 billion investment in our farmers.We launched the paper in July 2015.Stronger farmers, stronger economyAgriculture has always been important to the success of our nation.The Australian Government is…
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Why biosecurity matters in northern AustraliaAustralia is free from many pests, diseases and weeds present in Southeast Asia and some Pacific countries. Their introduction could devastate our plant…
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Traceability and Australia’s agricultural exports: Economic principles underpinning policy framework
Author: Lindsay HoganTraceability and Australia’s agricultural exports: Economic principles underpinning policy frameworkThis report uses an economic framework to examine the role of government in tracking Australia’s agricultural exports from ‘paddock-to-plate’.Download PDF 1.28 MBDownload Word 3.…
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From 1 July 2017, tea tree oil that is produced in Australia and sold by a producer, or that is exported, will attract a levy or charge. The tea tree oil levy and charge rate comprises Emergency Plant…
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January 2015
Australians love seafood. We eat more and more of it each year. This is a good thing as fish are a healthy source of protein and essential fatty acids and are recommended as an important part of a good diet (Heart Foundation 2008; NHRMC 2013).
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