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Pests estimated to cost Australia tens of billions over coming decades will now find it much harder to enter the country, thanks to measures announced this week by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
The role of the Australian Government in the sustainable management of soils was highlighted at the recent Global Soil Partnership (GSP) Plenary Assembly.
Date of issue: 8 July 2024
Date of effect: Immediate
Related MAAs: 2024-08, 2024-10, 2024-12, 2024-13, 2024-15, 2024-16, 2024-18, 2024-20
Facilitated by the Indigenous Rangers Biosecurity Program (IRBP), the biennial Indigenous Ranger Biosecurity Round Table is an opportunity for representatives of Indigenous ranger organisations delivering fee for service biosecurity to come together with the department to hold strategic discussions to help shape a shared, collective vision for the program. Open discussion and 2-way consultation provide insights into how everyone can learn from their combined experience and rangers’ invaluable knowledge of Country to help strengthen Australia’s biosecurity and protect Country.
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has renewed its commitment to grow and diversify overseas markets for Australia’s primary producers via a highly successful network of agricultural counsellors.
Today is World Zoonoses Day, and Australia continues to invest in One Health approaches to combat the emergence and spread of zoonoses – diseases that can spread from animals to humans.
The Government supports the Australian wine sector through engagement in international wine organisations.
Around 60 per cent of Australian wine production is exported. This is why it’s important that we work to support industry to address trade barriers and regulatory issues.
The department participates in the World Wine Trade Group (WWTG) and the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).
5 July 2024
Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who lodge and manage requests for inspections through the Biosecurity Portal using the ‘Sign in with your email address to access’ pathway (previously ‘Other Users’).
The notice is designed to support industry by providing guidance when requesting a Cargo Compliance Verification (CCV) or Imported Food Inspection.
5 July 2024
Approved Arrangement operators who lodge and manage requests for inspections (RFI) through the Biosecurity Portal ‘Sign in with your digital identity to access’ previously known as ‘MyGovID’ pathway.
Customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who lodge and manage requests for inspections through the Biosecurity Portal.
ABARES has expanded the Farmland Price Indicator to include a new series of experimental estimates by farmland type.
