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Non-tariff barriers: A multi-billion dollar burdenThis Insights paper summarises the impact of non-tariff barriers on agriculture and presents new modelling results that that show non-tariff barriers are equivalent to a 19% tariff and are a multi-billion dollar burden on Australian agricultural…
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Australia has assumed the Chair of the International Grains Council (IGC), leading discussions on global grain trade.Deputy Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Policy Matt Lowe said Australia’s position as Chair was a both a privilege and an opportunity.“The IGC is an important…
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Date issued - 13 April 2006
This Industry Advice Notice updates IAN 2006/12 regarding the introduction of new Indonesian phytosanitary requirements.
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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Starting 1 April 2017, the marketing and the Plant Health Australia (PHA) component of the banana levy will increase. The overall rate increase for the banana levy is shown in the table below:Up to 31…
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Imported live plants can carry exotic pests and diseases that if introduced, could have devastating consequences for our agriculture, environment and economy.
We set import conditions to manage these pest and disease risks. We determine these conditions based on whether the imported plant…
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Australian scientists have observed signs consistent with H5 avian influenza (bird flu) in wildlife during a management voyage to sub-Antarctic Heard Island.At this stage it is not a confirmed detection. It reinforces the need for Australia to remain focused on preparing for an outbreak.Heard…
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Our food regulatory system is designed to respond quickly to food safety incidents.This includes reports or evidence of food tampering or adulteration.HoneyRecent reports have raised issues about the adulteration of honey.Possible mislabelling of honey products for retail sale in Australia is being…
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Attachment A - Review of quarantine risks associated with the importation of elephant semen from Singapore, the United States of America and Member States of the European Union
The following is a…
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As part of the Dairy Export Assurance Program (DEAP), we are offering a free export facilitator service to provide tailored assistance to dairy manufacturers looking to become export registered. The service is also available to assist dairy manufacturers that are already export registered and are…
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29 July 2008
Biosecurity Australia Advice 2008/23
Draft Import Risk Analysis Report for Fresh Unshu Mandarin Fruit from Japan
This Biosecurity Australia Advice notifies stakeholders of the release…
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