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This indicator measures the level of wage and injury rates in the forest sector. A sustainable industry will ensure high levels of workforce health with welfare and wage rates comparable with national averages for other occupations.This is the Key information for Indicator 6.5b, published July 2024…
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Access our approved inflight announcements for use on all international flights. They are available in several languages.Inflight traveller announcements must NOT be edited.They provide important information on Australia’s biosecurity requirements.Incoming traveller announcementThe incoming…
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A hitchhiker (or contaminating) pest is one that can ‘hitch a ride’ into the country. They come in on containers, goods or travellers’ luggage on ships and aircraft. They can also arrive on cargo such as cars, tyres or machinery.These pests can remain hidden and undetected for a long time.…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) uses postcode classifications to manage the risks associated with imported sea containers. Sea containers can inadvertently carry a range of contaminants which could introduce exotic pests and diseases into our environment.…
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The information provided in the documents attached is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The Commonwealth endeavours to keep information current and accurate, however, it may be subject to change without…
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Biosecurity Preparedness Plans are plans that contribute to managing the likelihood and consequence of the establishment or spread in Australian territory of pests and diseases of biosecurity concern, and support Australia achieving its Appropriate Level of Protection (ALOP) which is a very low…
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Australia is party to a range of conventions that establish global, regional and subregional management organisations that manage highly migratory, straddling, pelagic and demersal fish stocks. These…
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The National Biosecurity Committee met on 26-27 March 2019 in Toowoomba, Queensland. The Committee discussed key issues across the country, with a particular focus on the biosecurity challenges arising…
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27 April 2018
Purpose
To advise the mango and lychee industries that applications are now open for growers to nominate orchards/blocks and packhouses for mango and lychee exports to the USA, and mango exports to China, Japan and Korea for the 2018–19 season.
Summary of changes and key points…
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The government of the day proposed an Onshore Biosecurity Levy as part of the 2018-19 Federal Budget. This proposal did not proceed. This page provides information on its background and work completed regarding the proposal.
Background
A Biosecurity Imports Levy was a recommendation of the 2017…
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