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Changes in land use based on the national scale land use datasets
Table 1 shows the change in area of seven broad land use classes at the national level from 1992-93 to 2005-06. Conservation land uses (including Indigenous lands and minimal use areas such a residual native cover and Defence land…
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We are working with the Australian Bureau of Statistics to modernise the agriculture statistics system. This will ensure current and future data needs are met, and support decision-making, planning and policy making.Together we are using new statistical methods and data sources. This will provide…
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All seed consignments imported into Australia for all end uses must meet the standards for seed contaminants and tolerances set by Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.Check the guidance on this page and import conditions in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) to…
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Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is fishing which does not comply with national, regional or global fisheries conservation and management obligations. IUU fishing can occur within…
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Import conditions for lentil seeds are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).
A decision to import lentil seeds into Australia is a commercial decision between an importer in Australia and a supplier in the country of origin who can meet the import conditions.
The…
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Information for this profile is drawn from Australia's State of the Forests Report 2018 (SOFR). ABARES is in the process of updating indicators for SOFR with data up to or as at 2021. This forest profile will be updated with new data in early 2024.
Australia's commercial…
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A major animal trafficking ring has been busted, and wildlife smuggler, Jesse Sayeg sentenced to 9 months prison after pleading guilty to 3 offences related to smuggling live turtles and tortoises into Australia.Mr Sayeg’s criminal activities were uncovered during a 2-year investigation across 3…
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Departmental Statement26 July 2019In January 2019, the department commenced an investigation into allegations reported in the media that live export workers had been offered money to obtain and leak footage of animal cruelty on export vessels.The investigation also inquired into allegations that ‘…
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Lending to the farm sector has increased by 5% in real terms, to $142.5 billion, according to the latest data.Lending rose across all states and territories, except the Northern Territory, with strongest growth in Western Australia (8.2%) and South Australia (7.5%), according to the 2023-24…
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15 April 2026Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who are required to book and manage requests for inspections through the Biosecurity Portal using the ‘Sign in with your Digital Identity to access’ pathway.…
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