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22 December 2025Who does this notice affect?All vessel owners, operators, masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels, including cruise vessels, preparing for arrival into Australian territory.What has changed?The Maritime and Aircraft Reporting System (MARS) remotely…
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Tree and timber pests include species of fungi, beetles, and nematodes. These can infest and kill forest, farm and street trees.The National Action Plan for Pests of Trees and Timber is a nationally agreed approach to: prevent the introduction of pests of trees and timberprepare for a…
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If your livestock are showing signs of foot-and-mouth disease, immediately call theEmergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888(free call within Australia)Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious virus disease of livestock. It is one of the most serious livestock diseases. Australia…
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We are building on past investment to find better solutions to combat some of Australia's worst established pest animals and weeds.To help protect Australia’s agriculture and our environment against pests, this program is investing $30.3 million to provide lasting legacy to farmers, land managers…
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This course has been designed for Authorised Officer (AO) candidates wanting to perform inspections of prescribed grain and plant products for protocol markets.
Prior to undertaking inspections of prescribed grain and plant products for export, you must be appropriately trained, deemed…
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Registered veterinarians can prepare animals other than livestock for export. This includes dogs, cats, mice, poultry and horses. You do not need to be accredited by the department to do this.
You must be an accredited veterinarian to prepare livestock for export. Livestock animals include cattle…
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Date of issue: 28 September 2023
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA 2023-11
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council, Australia Honey Bee Industry Council
Export honey and other apiculture products establishments
Exporters
Department of…
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1 September 2021Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including Master Consolidators, vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers and principal agents—associated with shipping or…
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For cattle owner export, see cattle owner export charge. When export charges applyExport charge applies to cattle exported from Australia.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the cattle exporter charge.Who collects and paysThe export charge may be paid via a third party (collection agent) or…
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When levies applyLevy applies to the slaughter of cattle in Australia at an abattoir for human consumption in or outside Australia.ExemptionsLevy does not apply to the slaughter of cattle whose carcases are condemned or rejected as being unfit for human consumption under a Commonwealth, State…
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