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The Animal Welfare Task Group (AWTG) is a committee of officials from all Australian jurisdictions. It oversees the development of national animal welfare standards and guidelines. These aim to improve national consistency, making it easier for industry, the community and trading partners to…
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30 August 2022
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the formal commencement of a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh passionfruit for human consumption from Vietnam.
We expect to release the draft report for public consultation in 2023.
The commencement of this risk…
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Director Engagement and International Plant Health
Dr Sophie Peterson is the Director of the Pacific Engagement and International Plant Health section your first point of contact for Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) plant and plant health…
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Australia’s fisheries and aquaculture industry is expected to rebound during 2021-22 as economies re-open and demand grows for seafood.
Executive Director of ABARES Dr Jared Greenville said when speaking about ABARES Australian fisheries and aquaculture: Outlook to 2026–27 that the industry’s…
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From 1 October 2018, the Emergency Plant Pest Response (EPPR) component of the vegetables levy and charge, currently set at nil, will increase to 0.01 per cent of the amount paid at the first point of…
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Moves by governments to restrict exports only exacerbate price rises and increase food insecurity, according to the latest Insights report from ABARES.
Executive Director of ABARES Dr Jared Greenville said there were lessons to be learnt from the 2007-08 food crisis.
"Often when there is an…
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2 December 2024Who does this notice affect?All vessel owners, operators, masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial and cruise vessels arriving in Australian territory.What has changed?Currently all waste discharged from international vessels is managed as biosecurity waste…
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18 December 2024Who does this notice affect?All parties reporting low-value goods (AUD $1000 or less in value) in the Integrated Cargo System (ICS).What has changed?Notices of Liability and subsequent invoices will be issued to all liable reporters in January 2025 for the October to December 2024…
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You can seek a review of certain decisions under the Imported Food Control Act 1992. The decisions that can be reconsidered are listed in subsection 42(2) of the Act.Contact the Food Safety Manager in your state or territory about your concerns with the initial decision outcome, before submitting…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsFrom mid-2025 imported food safety requirements will be incorporated into the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported…
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