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16 June 2016The Biosecurity Act 2015 commences today, replacing the Quarantine Act 1908. The Australian Government, through the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, advises that as of today,…
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infringement notices and first points of entry draft biosecurity regulations.22 February 2016The public consultation period has been extended for four draft regulations out for consultation under the…
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16 June 2016Who does this notice affect?This notice is for those who are interested in the progress of the new biosecurity legislation.What has changed?The Australian Government, through the…
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10 November 2011The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has updated its 2005 review of Australia's biosecurity requirements for veterinary vaccines, other veterinary therapeutics and in vivo…
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Certain decisions under the Biosecurity Act 2015 (Biosecurity Act) are reviewable. There is a list of decisions that are reviewable at section 574 of the Biosecurity Act.If you are not satisfied with the outcome of a reviewable decision, you can apply for a review of the decision. In most cases,…
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An Australian grape-export company was fined more than a million dollars last week for deliberately trying to bypass controls to export table grapes to New Zealand.The Grape House Pty Ltd pleaded guilty on 3 June to 6 counts of making false representations with the intention of dishonestly…
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2 February 2023
Species: Livestock
Countries: All
Attention
All
Purpose
To advise all stakeholders that consultation on the implementation of an Inspector-General of Animal Welfare has commenced. The consultation paper is available for feedback on the department’s Have Your Say platform…
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You can apply for an exemption from one or more provisions of the legislation in relation to relevant goods.This includes the ability to apply for an exemption from an approved arrangement to export livestock.Our exemptions policyOur live animal export exemptions policy includes information on:…
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30 June 2023
Species: All
Countries: All
Attention
Accredited Veterinarians (AAVs)
Livestock Exporters
Purpose
To inform AAVs about the planned commencement of routine AAV auditing by the department.
Key points
Routine auditing of AAVs by the department is planned to commence in the…
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