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Nominations are now open for the 2024 Australian Biosecurity Awards.The awards recognise individuals, groups and organisations that have shown a commitment to supporting and promoting Australia’s biosecurity and the systems that underpin it.Nominations can be made by anyone with an interest in the…
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The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) and the Animal Health Policy branch, in conjunction with other areas of the department, are responsible for developing policy and providing scientific advice on animal health matters, including:
veterinary aspects of control of…
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Date of issue: 15 May 2025Date of effect: 15 May 2025Attention: All StakeholdersPurposeThis notice advises stakeholders of the upcoming public consultation (‘Have Yor Say’) period for amendments to the Export Control Rules 2021 applicable to all four meat commodity rules.Key PointsThis notice…
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In March 2024, the Timor-Leste Government reported the first confirmed fatal human case of rabies to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Organisation for Animal Health. Recognising the importance of addressing rabies at a regional level, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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Establishment of a Strategic Steering GroupAs the Independent Transition Advocate, I am committed to ensuring the best possible transition for the Western Australian sheep industry as we move towards the end of live sheep exports by sea from 1 May 2028. My job is to help everyone understand what a…
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As a dairy manufacturer, you must meet the importing country’s requirements of the markets you are exporting to. Your food safety plan will outline how you’ve met all requirements before you export.
Approval to produce dairy products does not automatically grant entry into all importing countries…
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If your livestock are showing signs of foot-and-mouth disease, immediately call the
Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888
(free call within Australia)
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a serious threat to Australia’s animal health and trade. Livestock workers, producers, and large animal…
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Date of effect: 11 July 2022
Attention
Importers of berries and pomegranate arils, and brokers acting on their behalf.
Purpose
To provide importers with further information about the changes to import requirements for ready-to-eat fresh and frozen berries and pomegranate arils.
See IFN 06-21…
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You must be approved to produce your products domestically by your state regulatory authority before you can apply for export registration. They must approve you even if you’re only planning to produce products for export. Exemptions to this may be possible, contact your local State Food Authority.…
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2 October 2012
Purpose
To advise industry and Authorised Officers that Work Instruction — HAS3001 Inspection and certification of hay and straw has been revised and is now accessible on the Plant Export Operations Manual (PEOM) resources webpage.
Background
The Export Control (Hay and Straw)…
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