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Food, plant material and animal products that you bring or send to Australia may introduce harmful pests and diseases that could devastate our valuable agriculture and tourism industries, and unique environment. Before these goods are allowed into the country, they are assessed by the Department of…
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Fisheries

Australia’s Commonwealth, state and territory governments manage fisheries in consultation with the fishing industry, scientists, economists and other user groups. This includes those that represent traditional fishing, recreational fishing and environmental non-government organisations. These…
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Our portfolio

We represent national interests across agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries.We are a large and diverse portfolio. This includes agencies, statutory and non-statutory bodies, independent advisors and industry representatives.Our ministerThe Hon Julie Collins MP is Minister for Agriculture…
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Snapshot - Australian sheepmeat exports

February 2023 Strong global prices led to a record $4.5 billion in sheepmeat exports in 2021–22. The long-term global outlook for sheepmeat is strong, supported by growing global demand and a continued move towards high-value lamb products. Record Australian sheepmeat exports in 2021–22…
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Horse Industry Consultative Committee

FunctionThe Horse Industry Consultative Committee (HICC) is the principal consultative forum for the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) to engage with industry on equine biosecurity, quarantine and market access issues, and related animal health and welfare…
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Animal Biosecurity Advice 2021-A01 – Commencement of a review of biosecurity risks associated with importing dairy products for human consumption

13 January 2021 Download Document Pages File size Animal Biosecurity Advice 2021-A01 – Commencement of a review of biosecurity risks associated with importing dairy products for human consumption PDF 1 146 KB ​If you have difficulty accessing these files…
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Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries Queensland Response to The Issues Paper for The Import Risk Analysis for Fresh Apples from The Pacific Northwest of The USA

Office of the Director-General Reference: 08/17333 5 SEP 2008 Ms Louise van Meurs General Manager Plant Biosecurity Biosecurity Australia GPO Box 858 Canberra ACT 2601 Dear Ms van Meurs Biosecurity Australia Advice 2008/20 - Issues paper for the the import risk…
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Plant pest surveys in Timor-Leste pick up post-pandemic

A team from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry are currently undertaking a joint plant health survey with the Timor-Leste Directorate for Quarantine and Biosecurity (DNQB) for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the department’s International Plant Health…
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry statement on allegations of non-compliance with the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System in Oman

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry received initial allegations from Animals Australia on the evening of Sunday 28 May 2023 of non-compliance with the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) for sheep in Oman. Further details and supporting evidence have been provided by…
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Industry leaders back biosecurity measures

Agricultural industry leaders have taken a tour behind the scenes at Sydney International Airport to scope out Australia's biosecurity measures. Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and Australia's Director of Biosecurity, Andrew Metcalfe AO said the visit was a…
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