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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) has reviewed Australia’s policies for testing tomato and capsicum seed. As a result of this review, Australia’s seed testing policy has been updated by establishing a list of authorised laboratories registered to undertake…
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Specific health risks are posed by international travellers (passengers and crew) arriving in Australia. These risks could have a devastating effect on the Australian community and economy. Effective human biosecurity practices are essential in protecting Australia from serious communicable…
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31 May 2024Who does this notice affect?Biosecurity industry participants who have approved arrangements (under Chapter 7 of the Biosecurity Act 2015), particularly the managers and contact persons for these approved arrangements.What has changed?The department is introducing a new, more convenient…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, September 2018The factsheet provides an overview of the group pest risk analysis for mealybugs, and the viruses they transmit, for a 60 day public…
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Strengthening our biosecurity systemSustainable biosecurity funding supports a stronger biosecurity system with Commonwealth biosecurity policy, operational and technical functions now funded on a sustainable basis, including the Indigenous Biosecurity Ranger Program in Northern Australia. It also…
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Farm-to-retail price spread and farm share of the retail price are high-level indicators of the cost structure of a food supply chain.
Farm share is the proportion of farm value in the retail price of a food item purchased at a retail store.
The farm-to-retail price spread is the…
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The following lists give the titles of all locust research papers published by past and present APLC staff from 2000 onwards. The first list includes all recent articles and reports finalised…
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18 December 2020
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the instructional material for the inspection of forest products for export has been updated.
Summary of changes and key points
The following instructional material for the inspection of forest products for export…
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Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers and customs brokers who import containerised fertiliser classified as a hazardous chemical.
What has changed?
Importers and brokers are required to lodge all relevant safety information pertaining to hazardous chemicals, to…
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28 February 2020
Who does this notice affect?
Importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported fresh produce from New Zealand and the United States.
What has changed?
This is a reminder that from 1 May 2020, the department will no longer be providing…
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