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Weeds are a serious threat to Australia's environment and primary industries.Gamba grass (Andropogon gayanus), cat’s claw creeper (Dolichandra unguis-cati) and Madeira vine (Anredera cordifolia) are declared Weeds of National Significance (WoNS) for their invasiveness and potential for spread. They…
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19 August 2016
Species: All
Country: All
Relevant to:
Department Officers
Livestock Exporters
LiveCorp
ALEC
Purpose
To advise exporters of the department’s approach to managing compliance during the transition period for Approved Arrangements.
Key points
The implementation…
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The STEPS program will address the challenges associated with our complex and inefficient cargo import processes and systems.Our aim is to:simplify biosecurity import processes and make it easier to complymodernise and increase digitisation of our servicesincrease data sharing.Our approach will…
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21 April 2010
Industry Advice Notice No. G2010/04
Management of Insect Detections in Bulk Grain
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) provides details of rejection procedures for live insects found…
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31 October 2022
From 31 October 2022, new import conditions will apply for fish and fish products imported into Australia for use as pet food and stockfeed.
Following public consultation on a review of a prescribed heat treatment and a further review of scientific information, the department…
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The APLC is not currently carrying out any locust control activities.
The Locust Bulletins contain summary information on the dates, locations and insecticides used in previous control…
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“Livestock animal welfare – it’s everyone’s responsibility
including farmers, truck drivers, abattoir workers and government officers”
Legislation
In Australia, animal welfare legislation is a state/territory responsibility which means they have the legal jurisdiction to prosecute on animal…
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The Future Drought Fund is providing funds to build the capacity and resilience of soils and agricultural landscapes to underpin farm productivity through times of drought.
The grants are for innovative NRM practices, systems and approaches. These will improve natural capital and contribute…
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5 November 2018Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers, customs brokers and master consolidators—associated with importing…
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