49-2020 - Biosecurity officer redeployment
Who does this notice affect?
Third parties where the department undertakes regulatory work on premise
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Western Australian Regional Forest Agreement (WA RFA) Annual Meeting of Officials
Communique - 11 March 2020
The first WA RFA Annual Meeting of Officials took place on 11 March 2020. The meeting was attended by officials from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment; the WA Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA); and the WA Forest Products Commission (FPC).
Infographic - importing processed plant-based animal feed
Government and industry share responsibility for managing the biosecurity risk associated with importing processed plant-based animal feed into Australia.
Find out how:
Bulk grain guidance and templates
Importers will be required to supply the following forms with their import permit application.
Check our advice on importing bulk grain for stockfeed and milling.
Importing bulk grain guideline
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, February 2019
Domestic animals and COVID-19
News and alerts
See the latest updates from the Australian Government (australia.gov.au)
We continue to actively monitor and assess the dynamic COVID-19 situation. This includes any potential implications for animals.
How COVID-19 spreads
The current spread of the COVID-19 virus is due to transmission between people.
48-2020 - COVID-19 – Import pathway - Arrangements and response
08 July 2020
Who does this notice affect?
All industry stakeholders involved in imports due to the escalation of COVID-19 measures in the state of Victoria.
COVID-19 – Audits of establishments preparing and/or storing dairy, eggs, fish and prepared meat products for export – Arrangements and Response (2020-08)
Date of issue: 27 March 2020
Date of effect: 27 March 2020
Purpose
The department has received a number of inquiries about how it is approaching its staffing, regulatory and operational obligations in relation to audits of export establishments and the risks posed by the COVID-19 outbreak.
This notice is to advise that the department is monitoring the rapidly changing circumstances while working to protect staff, clients and on-going access to our international markets.
Food security and agriculture and COVID-19
News and alerts
See the latest updates from the Australian Government (australia.gov.au)
Our agricultural sectors play an important role in Australia's food security. Feeding our nation is an essential service.
We’re making sure there’s food on the table for all Australians.
Products will continue to be delivered to supermarkets. Do not hoard food. Stay calm and know Australian agriculture will be there for you.
47-2020 - COVID-19 impact on Biosecurity Operations
26 March 2020
Who does this notice affect?
All industry stakeholders involved in imports.
What has changed?
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the department has enacted Business Continuity Plans (BCP), which include all biosecurity operations. Incident Management Teams are now meeting daily to discuss and progress any issues.
2020-13 - Plant Export Operations – Disruptions to services to plant export industry
25 March 2020
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry of disruptions to services as a result of measures being taken to limit the spread of COVID-19.