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25 June 2021
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to provide clarification to industries and exporters about the evidence required to apply for a manual export certificate for non-prescribed goods (NPGs) under the Export Control Act 2020 (the Act).
Key points
In accordance with the Act…
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1 August 2016 The Invasive Plants and Animals Committee (IPAC) met on 1 August 2016. Key issues discussed by the committee are summarised below.Established Pest Animals of National Significance IPAC…
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Today is World Zoonoses Day, and Australia continues to invest in One Health approaches to combat the emergence and spread of zoonoses – diseases that can spread from animals to humans.This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the emergence of a significant zoonotic virus in Australia, Hendra…
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The Office of the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer’s One Health program aims to support One Health approaches to better prevent, detect and respond to diseases impacting animals, humans and the environment.
This includes global advocacy for future pandemic prevention by addressing the risk of…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, May 2019This report details food that was found to fail under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme during the month. For full data on activity and compliance under the Scheme refer to the six monthly Imported Food Inspection Data reports.…
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Jackson Conaty, School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney; Jarrad Sanderson and Sally Thomson, Department of Agriculture and Water Resources
Lumpy Skin Disease
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a vector borne viral disease of cattle that causes relatively low mortality however morbidity…
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23 October 2020Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers of:Fresh dates imported for human consumption, from the United States of AmericaDried dates imported for human consumption, from all countriesDried Ziziphus dates (permitted spp.) for human consumption, from all countriesWhat has…
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29 July 2025Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers of beef and beef products from the United States of America and Canada. What has changed?On 24 July 2025, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry published its final review for expanded market access for fresh beef…
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Rabies is one of the world’s most deadly infectious diseases and can spread from animals to humans.
It is present in 150 countries and territories and globally, tens of thousands of people die from rabies each year.
Australia is free from rabies. But without vigilance and strong biosecurity…
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Prevention of future pandemics and major health events requires cooperation across health sectors and disciplines via a One Health approach.
Acting Australian Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Beth Cookson said One Health Day is a timely reminder of the importance of using a collaborative approach,…
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