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Deer slaughter levy

 When levies applyLevy applies to the slaughter of deer in Australia at an abattoir for human consumption in or outside Australia.ExemptionsLevy does not apply to the slaughter of deer whose carcases are condemned or rejected as being unfit for human consumption under a Commonwealth, State or…
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Ratite slaughter levy (emus and ostriches)

 When levies applyLevy applies to emus and ostriches slaughtered in Australia at an abattoir for human consumption in or outside Australia.ExemptionsLevy does not apply to the slaughter of emus and ostriches whose carcases are condemned or rejected as being unfit for human consumption under a…
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Nursery container levy

 When levies applyLevy applies to containers if:they are purchased by a person (whether from a person who operates in or outside Australia) andthe containers are designed to be immediate containers of nursery products andthey are purchased for the purpose of having nursery products in a…
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Roadmap toward renewal

The roadmap describes how we plan to develop the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS), informed by broad consultation. Keep checking this page for updates as the AAWS is developed. Pathway to AAWS development Time points…
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Emergency Animal Disease Bulletin - No 112

​Author: Brett Herbert, Australian Government Department of Agriculture Crayfish plague is an exotic disease and is listed in Australia’s National List of Reportable Diseases of Aquatic Animals. It is a serious disease of freshwater crayfish, and Australian crayfish are highly susceptible.…
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Certificates, declarations and forms

If you are involved in the export of plants and plant products, you may need to complete and submit documents to us. These show that your products comply with plant export laws.The type of documents you must submit will depend on your commodity and the importing country requirements.For information…
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Vessel Pratique

The International Health Regulations 2005 defines vessel pratique as “permission for a ship to enter a port, embark or disembark, discharge or load cargo (goods) or stores; Pratique ensures risks to human health can be identified and managed before the vessel is unloaded or disembarked.The…
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National Institute for Forest Products Innovation

 The National Institute for Forest Products Innovation (NIFPI) was established as an Australian Government initiative in 2018. NIFPI intended to advance research and innovation in the forest and wood products industries addressing issues proposed by industry.Regional NIFPI centres were…
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Approved arrangements glossary

Guide to using the glossary This glossary contains common terms, acronyms and definitions that relate to approved arrangements. It is subject to review on a regular basis. Definitions that are not contained within this glossary can be found in the Biosecurity Act 2015 (the Act) or in…
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New South Wales Department of Primary Industries Response to The Issues Paper for The Import Risk Analysis for Fresh Apples from The Pacific Northwest of The USA

DGO08/640 Dr Colin Grant Chief Executive Biosecurity Australia GPO Box 858 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Dear Dr Grant I refer to the release by Biosecurity Australia (BA) in July 2008 of the…
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