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Australia has world-leading livestock traceability systems and an ongoing reform agenda ensuring these systems not only continue to meet but surpass future needs. This is key to preserving our biosecurity and enhancing export trade.In September 2022, (Commonwealth, State and Territory)…
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Date of issue: 10 June 2025Date of effect: ImmediateRelated MAAs: MAA 2025-03AttentionIndustry bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council Export establishmentsExportersDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – Central and Regional offices…
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ABARES Working Paper
Published: 1 February 2024
Authors: Linden Whittle and LY Cao
Summary
In 2021, along with numerous other countries, the Australian Government submitted its emissions reduction target to UNFCCC, committing Australia to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Computable…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
In the week ending 28 February 2024, ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln generated heavy rainfall in Western Australia’s Kimberley region. South-western parts of Western Australia also benefitted from the heavy rainfall, after being…
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It’s National Agriculture Day and the theme is, ‘Grow you good thing’. Today, we’d like to share a good thing we know that is backing Aussie farmers to grow.The path to achieving climate-smart, sustainable agriculture outcomes can be complex and requires collaborative efforts and robust…
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The Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL) outlines the minimum animal health and welfare conditions that exporters must meet when exporting livestock. The current version that exporters must comply with is ASEL 3.3, which commenced on 30 November 2023.We are committed to engaging…
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From 1 February 2023 the Biosecurity Portal will be the only way for most clients to book cargo import inspections with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The portal is a streamlined process for booking import inspections that…
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The value of Australia’s live cattle exports has increased strongly since the 1980s to $1.9 billion in 2019–20, comprising $1.6 billion for feeder/slaughter cattle and $0.3 billion for breeder cattle. Cattle exports are an important source of beef for processing and consumption in…
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The department is the largest public sector employer of veterinarians in Australia.
Saturday 29 April is World Veterinary Day and celebrates the work performed by veterinarians around the world. This year’s theme is promoting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the veterinary profession.
To…
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Biosecurity activities manage the risk of pests and diseases that threaten Australia’s environment, agricultural industries and our way of life. We undertake a range of regulatory activities and recover the associated costs. This ensures our biosecurity system remains robust, responsive to…
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