We have completed a draft report as an addendum to the beef review which proposes adding Canada to the list of ‘applicant countries’ for the import of beef and beef products to Australia. The beef review provides risk management conditions for fresh (chilled or frozen) beef and beef products imported into Australia for human consumption from Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the United States and Vanuatu. These countries were assessed through the beef review as free from specific diseases that would preclude them supplying fresh beef to Australia.
Steps to complete this risk analysis
When we do a risk analysis, we:
- start the risk analysis by reviewing the evidence on pests and diseases of concern
- assess and analyse biosecurity risks
- develop proposed risk management measures
- consult the public on the draft report and then review comments
- publish the final report
Public consultation
Public consultation on Canada as an applicant country for the import of fresh beef is now closed.
How you had your say
We sought feedback from people about Canada as an applicant country for beef imports.
We invited feedback from people and industry groups across the cattle sector.
Find out more on our Have Your Say page.
Who engaged
We received 11 submissions during the consultation process.
Next steps
Now we will:
- consider all feedback
- develop a final report.
We will then release the final report and notify registered stakeholders of that release by email.
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Contact us
For more information about this review email Animal Biosecurity.
Learn
Learn more about why we carry out risk analyses and our international obligations.