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Sheep and lambs slaughter levy

 When levies applyLevy applies to the slaughter of sheep or lambs in Australia at an abattoir for human consumption in or outside Australia.ExemptionsLevy does not apply to the slaughter of sheep or lambs:whose carcases are condemned or rejected as being unfit for human consumption under a…
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List of Goods That May Carry Hitchhiker Pests

Section 57 of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021 (Goods Determination) specifies a class of goods that must not be brought or imported into Australian territory unless the condition specified in section 56 is complied with.The class of goods specified in section…
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Australia’s food security future on the menu

A public consultation is underway that will help shape a new national food security strategy.The Australian Government committed $3.5 million in the 2025–26 Budget to develop Feeding Australia: A National Food Security Strategy. The strategy aims to boost the productivity, resilience and security…
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Failing Food Report –

Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, January 2021This report lists food that has failed under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS).Data set - Importing Food Inspection Scheme - monthly failing food reports[expand all]Risk food testsWe target and monitor…
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Failing Food Report – June 2021

Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, June 2021This report lists food that has failed under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS).Data set - Importing Food Inspection Scheme - monthly failing food reports[expand all]Risk food testsWe target and monitor food…
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Invoicing explained

On 1 July 2022, we became the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. We are updating our website to reflect our changed role. If you are looking for information about the environment and water portfolio, you will now find it on the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment…
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2021-01 - Requirements for applying for a letter of free sale

19 January 2021 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to provide guidance to industries and exporters about the documentation requirements to apply for letters of free sale from the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department). A letter of free sale are sometimes…
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Unique or exotic pets

Live animals and animal products from overseas could introduce some of the world’s most damaging pests and diseases into Australia. This could devastate our unique environment. While it’s common to keep dogs and cats as pets, other unique and interesting animals including reptiles, insects,…
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Invertebrate Animals

​​​This page provides information about importing live invertebrate animals into Australia. Imports of live invertebrate animals from overseas can pose a major risk to Australia’s natural…
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2022-06: Non-prescribed goods exports cost recovery implementation statement 2022-23

28 June 2022 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify industry that a draft 2022‑23 Non-Prescribed Goods exports cost recovery implementation statement (CRIS) has been released for consultation on the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s (the department) website.…
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