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Pests estimated to cost Australia tens of billions over coming decades will now find it much harder to enter the country, thanks to measures announced this week by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The department is launching AusTreat, a new pre-border biosecurity scheme…
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24 April 2024Importation of zoo hippopotamuses and their semen from approved countries – draft reportWe initiated this policy review after interest from the Australian zoo community identifying these species as a priority to improve the genetic diversity of existing zoo collections.The review…
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Date of issue: 25 September 2024Dates of effect: 25 September 2024Attention:Registered egg manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders and approved export permit issuers.Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) - Central and Regional offices.PurposeThis Industry…
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Date of issue: 25 September 2024Dates of effect: 25 September 2024Attention:Registered dairy manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders and approved export permit issuers.Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) - Central and Regional offices.PurposeThis Industry…
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31 October 2024We have commenced a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh mangosteen fruit for human consumption from Malaysia.We expect to release the draft report for public consultation in mid-2025.The commencement of this risk analysis is in response to a market access request for…
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Two key Australian Government fisheries policies are being reviewed to ensure they continue to support productive and sustainable Australian fisheries in the face of emerging challenges such as climate change.The draft review report is now open for public feedback.The Commonwealth Fisheries Harvest…
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10 December 2024We have commenced a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh kiwifruit for human consumption from China. We expect to release the draft report for public consultation in late 2025.We are commencing this risk analysis in response to a market access request for fresh…
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Travel between New Zealand and Australia has taken a digital turn on selected flights, thanks to a new digital travel declaration pilot process in October.Eligible passengers can now submit their Australia Travel Declaration (ATD) up to 72 hours before their journey. By providing their declarations…
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Animalplan launchHost: Narelle Clegg, Assistant Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Kylie Hewson, Animalplan ChairPresenters: Olivia Liu, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Graeme Cook, Deputy Chair of Animalplan Steering Committee, Sam Hamilton,…
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Date of issue: 10 February 2025Date of effect: 15 February 2025Attention:Registered wool, skins and hides (including feathers, deer antler velvet, trophies) exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders. Registered exporters of honey and apiculture products, manufacturers, agents and…
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