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40-2018 – Conclusion of the 2017-2018 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Risk Season

​3 May 2018 Who does this notice affect? Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers—associated with importing goods during the BMSB risk season (shipped between 1 September 2017 to 30 April 2018 inclusive). What has…
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Resources for non-prescribed goods exporters

We support exporters of non-prescribed goods to access markets overseas. Other government agencies and industry bodies also have a role.Industry BodiesAustralian Hide Skin and Leather Exporters…
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2018-25 - Horticulture Exports Program – Export of summerfruit to China, Taiwan and Thailand

​4 July 2018PurposeThe purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the summerfruit industry that the online registration system is open until 27 July 2018 for growers and packers to apply for…
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Beef production and Livestock slaughter levy rate adjustment

​Starting 1 January 2017, the amount of levy that is collected from the slaughter of cattle, sheep, lambs and goats and direct​ed to research and development (R&D) and marketing will be adjusted. The…
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177-2023: Implementation of changes to import conditions for prawns and prawn products (excluding dried prawns and shelf stable prawns) for human consumption

31/08/2023 Who does this notice affect? Importers and brokers What has changed? From 30 October 2023, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry will begin implementing changes to the import conditions for prawns and prawn products for human consumption, in accordance with the…
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Retirement of Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer

As of 1 December 2023, after a 30-year tenure with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Dr Mark Schipp will be retiring from the Australian Public Service. Dr Schipp was appointed Chief Veterinary Officer of Australia in 2011. During his tenure he has led Australia’s national…
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71-2022: Conclusion of the 2021-22 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) Risk Season

5 May 2022 Who does this notice affect? Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including Master Consolidators, vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, and principal agents— associated with shipping or…
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The long-term productivity slowdown - and what we can do about it

A new ABARES report investigates the slowdown in productivity which has impacted Australian broadacre agriculture over the past two decades.ABARES Executive Director Dr Jared Greenville said climate variability, particularly drought, was having an important impact. “We have seen that changes in…
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MAA 2024-17: Vietnam: Edible non-prescribed goods: Honey: Details to be included in manufacturer field on HVT1 certificate

Date of issue: 18 December 2024Date of effect: 18 December 2024Related MAAs: MAA 2024-01AttentionIndustry bodies – Australian Honey Bee Industry CouncilHoney and apiculture product Export EstablishmentsExporters and NEXDOC usersDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – Central and…
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Be a Junior Biosecurity Officer

Help us build our team of Junior Biosecurity Officers. We have classroom lessons and activities for home. Continue reading to find out more.Learn about biosecurityUncover fun activities and curriculum linked resources to learn about biosecurity in Australia.…
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