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Tasmanian Forests Intergovernmental Agreement
The Tasmanian Forests Intergovernmental Agreement was an initiative made between the then Prime Minister, the Hon Julia Gillard MP, and the then Premier of Tasmania, the Hon Lara Giddings MP, on 7 August 2011.
$277 million, including $15 million from the Tasmanian Government, was allocated under the agreement. Key funding elements included:
Domestic forestry
The Australian, state and territory governments share an objective of sustainable management of forests through integrating environmental, economic and community values and uses.
The Australian Government is working with the state and territory governments (that have primary responsibility for forest management) and the forest industries on developing and implementing national forest policy.
Australia's bilateral relationships on forestry
The Australian Government works with governments across the globe to support Australia's domestic forestry interests, promote sustainable forest management, combat illegal logging and its associated trade, and advance Australia’s trade and market access interests.
Illegal Logging: Regional Capacity Building Partnership
The $8 million Illegal Logging: Regional Capacity Building Partnership was funded in 2012-13 and aimed to build capacity in the Asia Pacific region to implement timber legality verification systems.
Drought, disaster and rural support
Farmers and rural communities face many risks to their business. These include droughts, natural disasters, pests and diseases, and other market disruptions.
There are programs and services to help you prepare for, manage and recover from these events.
Rural support
Help in hard times, including drought
Check if you’re eligible for up to 4 years of support. For farming families experiencing financial hardship.
Zantedeschia dormant tubers
Import conditions for Zantedeschia dormant tubers are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).
Ya Pear from China
Import conditions for pears from China are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON), making the import of these goods possible.
Xylella bacterial pathogens
Emergency measures are currently in place to manage the risk of the bacterial pathogen Xylella. Further information on these measures is available on the Xylella emergency measures webpage.