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All agency heads must disclose all gifts or benefits valued at over $AUD100.00 (excluding GST).We report all gifts and benefits accepted by the Secretary and Deputy Secretaries in the course of their official duties. This maintains confidence in the integrity of the Australian Public Service and…
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Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Livestock at Processing EstablishmentsAWTG 25-06 noted an update from a cross-jurisdictional working group which is continuing to consider options to progress development of the processing standards, which is being led by Queensland.Pig WelfareAWTG…
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The Australian Biosecurity Genomic Database for notifiable terrestrial animal viruses, and Antimicrobial Resistance projects aligned to AnimalplanOn 30 April 2024, we hosted a webinar about two projects aligned with Animalplan.Host: Dr Kylie Hewson, Chair of the Animalplan Steering…
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Relating to the Period 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2025Pursuant to the Senate Order for entity contracts, the following sets out information on contracts entered into by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) which provide for a consideration to the value of $100,000 or more…
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Final group pest risk analysis for mealybugs and the viruses they transmit on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut-flower and foliage importsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, January 2019The department has prepared the Final group pest risk analysis for mealybugs and the viruses they transmit…
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Common terms we use in the process of importing cats and dogs into Australia.We also provide detailed advice on the import process. This glossary of terms supports that advice. Make sure you check all steps you must follow to import your cat or dog into Australia.Find the step-by-step guide for…
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26 February 2026Who does this notice affect?All international non-scheduled flights arriving in Australian territory.What has changed?Amended reporting obligations outlined in the Biosecurity Amendment (2025 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2025 (Amendments) take effect from 27 February 2026.…
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On 16 December 2025, the department received preliminary reports of outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) on the island of Cyprus. The department determined, for precautionary reasons, to remove Cyprus from the List of FMD-Free Countries effective from 8 November 2025.The department undertook a…
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When levies applyLevy applies to pasture seeds harvested in Australia and certified under a certification scheme.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the pasture seed levy.Who collects and paysThe levy is paid by the person who owns the pasture seeds immediately before they are harvested. We call…
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If you are staging or participating in an event where you need to bring equipment to Australia on a temporary basis, then you need to organise clearance with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) and the Department of Home Affairs.Examples of events that commonly…
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