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January 2019
The Australian Government has responded to the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into the Regulation of Australian Agriculture. This was an initiative of the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper aimed at identifying unnecessary red tape and other constraints on farm businesses.…
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“Livestock animal welfare – it’s everyone’s responsibility
including farmers, truck drivers, abattoir workers and government officers”
Legislation
In Australia, animal welfare legislation is a state/territory responsibility which means they have the legal jurisdiction to prosecute on animal…
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Overview
On 22 January 2019, the Australian Government established an independent expert panel to respond to fish deaths. The fish deaths occurred in December 2018 to January 2019 in the lower Darling River. Professor Robert Vertessy of the University of Melbourne led the panel's response. On…
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Australian Government, October 2018
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Australian Government response to the Climate Change Authority’s review of the role of the National Wind Farm Commissioner [PDF - 273.34 KB]
Australian Government response to the Climate Change Authority’s review of the role of the National Wind…
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The Western Australian Regional Forest Agreement (RFA) is specific to the south-west forest region of Western Australia. The agreement was signed by the Australian and Western Australian governments on 4 May 1999, establishing the framework for the sustainable management of the forests of the south…
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Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, October 2020
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Australian Government response to the Review of the Wheat Port Access Code of Conduct [PDF 338 KB]
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Introduction
The Australian…
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Rebuilding the FHA: a better way forward for supporting farmers in financial hardship
The Government welcomes the Final Report into the Review of the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) and thanks the independent panel for its work.
The Liberals and Nationals Government continues to support…
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It is a requirement of the Western Australian Regional Forest Agreement (RFA) that its performance is reviewed every five years. Clauses 36, 37, 38 and 39 of the Western Australia RFA require the five–…
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Below are links to other Australian Government departments that have a responsibility for food issues as well as state and territory government agencies, research corporations and national food associations. Also available are links to websites that provide information on accessing grant and…
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