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Export and import laws and the role of the department

​​If you export food (meat, fish, seed, grains, fruit and vegetables) or livestock, or you import goods into Australia, you must be aware of your obligations under Australian law.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry administers a range of import and export legislation and may use…
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Bio​secu​rity A​dvice 2018-07​ ​- Release of the final report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for Tahitian limes from the Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu

​​28 March 2018This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Final report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for Tahitian limes from the Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa,…
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Sharing cultural knowledge to protect marine environments

More than 50 Indigenous rangers from 20 different Indigenous Ranger groups joined forces in an event supported by Parks Australia and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to help manage marine debris and ghost nets in remote northern Australia.The Indigenous rangers visited Gulkula…
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MAA 2024-12: Fish and Fish Products: Seafood Market Access Prioritisation Framework

Date of issue: 11 September 2024Date of effect: ImmediateAttentionIndustry bodies: Seafood Industry Australia, Seafood Trade Advisory Group, Seafood Export Consultative CommitteeSeafood Export EstablishmentsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry: Central and Regional officesPurposeThis…
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Refresher fruit fly trapping training delivered in Papua New Guinea

In October, staff from the Australian Chief Plant Protection Office travelled to Paho Island in Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) Western Province, to deliver refresher training to Treaty Village rangers as part of the Treaty Village Fruit Fly Trapping Program (TVFFTP). The visit occurred in conjunction…
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Notice to Industry – Pigeon Imports

Purpose This purpose of this webpage is to assist importers with a timeline for the submission of information/applications to the department for the import of pigeon consignments. Submission of applications and documentation The following table summarises the timeframes for submission of forms…
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National survey shows significant benefits of rec fishing

A national social and economic survey of recreational fishers has shown that one in five Australian adults participate in recreational fishing every year, improving wellbeing and contributing 100,000 jobs and $11 billion to the Australian economy. The National Social and Economic Survey of…
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You can be a Biosecurity Champion too!

Join well known Australians Catriona Rowntree, Maggie Beer and Matt Moran as they team up with biosecurity industry ‘champions’ Melinee Leather, Ben Martin and James Brown to encourage viewers to help manage biosecurity threats.Northern Australia, with an exposed 10,000km of coastline, rivers and…
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Growth juggernaut: Three billion empowered consumers

Source: Shutterstock.com Rapid growth in emerging economies, particularly in Asia, will lift incomes, expectations, and economic capacity. An expanded and empowered middle class will demand higher volumes and quality of food and fibre, including more protein – with rising expectations for…
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Illegal Logging Compliance

We are responsible for ensuring compliance with Australia’s illegal logging laws.We also provide assistance to importers and processors seeking to better understand the laws and their responsibilities.Significant penalties can apply if you:import or process timber products that have come from…
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