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Two independent global forest certification bodies operate in Australia, the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). They aim to promote responsible and sustainable forest management and forest product supply. …
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6 February 2020
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial and non-commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
Department name change
From 1 February 2020, the Department…
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21 March 2017
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of soil, articles containing soil, and water.
What has changed?
The Department’s Animal and Biological Import Assessments Branch (ABIAB) is currently undertaking an Import Conditions Review (ICR) to contribute to the delivery of a key…
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11 March 2016Public consultation has commenced for cost recovery related draft regulations under the
Biosecurity Act 2015.
The Australian Government, through the Department of Agriculture and Water…
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The Working Group on Pesticides (WGP) is an Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) committee that directs and oversees the work of the Pesticide Program. It is composed of…
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1 July 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the 2025-26 horticulture and grain exports cost recovery implementation statement (CRIS), will be published on our website in July 2025.Summary of key pointsIt is Australian Government policy to recover the cost of delivering…
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13 May 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of goods subject to biosecurity intervention who may be interested in participating in a trial of new supply chain arrangements for imported cargo.
The trial was announced on 20 April 2021 in a joint release by the Minister for Agriculture,…
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Use the links below to access data and information reported for the nine indicators of Criterion 1, noting that Indicator 1.1a is reported across four parts:Indicator 1.1a Area of forest by forest type and tenure1.1a.i Forest area by type - updated December 20231.1a.ii Forest area by tenure -…
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Chairman
Professor Ralph Slatyer (World Heritage, Environmental Science)
Emeritus Professor of Environmental Biology
The Australian National University
Aboriginal Cultural Values
Professor…
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A Biosecurity Advice notice is a notice that informs stakeholders about the Department of Agriculture and Water…
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