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Ground cover provides the protective layer of living and decaying plant material on the soil surface. Farmers and graziers impact on ground cover through their daily management. Management practices that reduce ground cover degrade the soil and water assets that support agricultural production and…
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Australian sea lions, Neophoca cinerea
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Note: In this context, the generic term “seal or seals” includes the Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea…
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The Australian Government has a number of important functions in relation to aquaculture, including national programs for research, management of biosecurity, aquatic animal health, food safety,…
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20 July 2015Purpose The Biosecurity Bill 2014 and supporting legislation received royal assent from the Governor-General on 16 June 2015 and has now become the Biosecurity Act 2015. Key Points The new…
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From 1 April 2018, the Emergency Plant Pest Response (EPPR) component of the macadamia levy, currently set at nil, will increase to 0.2 of a cent per kilogram. The funds raised through the EPPR levy…
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Starting 1 January 2017, the amount of levy that is collected from the slaughter of cattle, sheep, lambs and goats and directed to research and development (R&D) and marketing will be adjusted. The…
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In 2005, through the then Primary Industries Ministerial Council (PIMC), the Australian, state and Northern Territory governments, rural R&D corporations, CSIRO, and universities jointly developed the National Primary Industries Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) Framework to…
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States and territories have primary responsibility for overseeing the manufacture and sale of pet food in Australia. For any information on current requirements, please contact the relevant authority in your state or territory.
In 2018, following a number of pet food safety incidents, a Senate…
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The government regulates the food industry so food is safe to eat and consumers can make informed choices about food.
We work with industry and other Australian Government agencies— particularly the Department of Health and Aged Care and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)—in developing…
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03 March 2023
Species: All
Countries: All
Attention
All stakeholders
Purpose
This Export Advisory Notice (EAN) is to notify industry that the final 2022‑23 Live animal exports cost recovery implementation statement (CRIS)has been published on our website.
Key points
The final 2022-23…
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