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7 October 2021
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry of new export requirements for affected horticulture commodities to New Zealand (NZ) following the detection of Serpentine leafminer (Liriomyza huidobrensis) and American serpentine leafminer (Liriomyza trifolii) in Australia. The new requirements will come into effect on 11 October 2021.
6 October 2021
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that we have adjusted the proposed changes to qualification requirements for marine surveyors to be accredited under the Accredited Grain Survey Assurance (AGSA) scheme proposed to commence in December 2021.
The department’s proof-of-concept trial of new arrangements for imported cargo is well underway.
Our proof-of-concept trial of new arrangements for imported cargo is well underway.
We work with the import cargo and shipping industries to protect Australia from harmful pests and diseases.
The Australian Government’s A Better Future for our Regions and A Future Grown in Australia policies, establish the government’s commitment to Australia’s forest industries. They aim to strengthen, support and continue a sustainable forestry sector now and into the future.
Around two-thirds of Australia’s agricultural products are exported. The department creates new, and maintains existing, export market opportunities that provide the greatest gains for agricultural industries.
Australia’s Commonwealth, state and territory governments manage fisheries in consultation with the fishing industry, scientists, economists and other user groups. This includes those that represent traditional fishing, recreational fishing and environmental non-government organisations.
These management processes implement controls, such as limits on catch or effort levels, and regulations of fishing methods to manage Australia’s fisheries in a sustainable way.
Biosecurity is everyone’s responsibility. Looking out for unusual pests, weeds or diseases can help. Our environment and agriculture rely on our biosecurity system to be strong and resilient to safeguard our economy, cultural heritage and way of life from exotic species.
Around two-thirds of Australia’s agricultural products are exported. The department provides export controls and assistance on exporting goods from Australia.
Our policies and services help deliver a productive, competitive and sustainable agricultural sector.
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