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Conditions for appointment as an analyst

We appoint laboratories to test samples of imported foods under our Imported Food Inspection Scheme.To maintain your status as an appointed analyst, you must comply with these conditions at all times.ConditionsThe appointed analyst must hold National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) (or…
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MPSC Communique - May 2013

​​Notes from the MPSC Chair   The fifth meeting of the Marine Pest Sectoral Committee was South Australia’s last as chairing jurisdiction. It was held at the Adelaide Town Hall in the Prince…
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Consider a career as an Australian Government Veterinarian

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is Australia’s largest public sector employer of veterinarians. If you are interested in an exciting, challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to consider the opportunities that the department can offer. The work of the Office of the…
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MAA 2021-07: Nauru, Philippines and Republic of Korea: Eggs and egg products: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) – Updates on HPAI free status and lifting the temporary ban on export of eggs and egg products

Date of issue: 23 July 2021 Date of effect: Immediate Reference Number: MAA2021-07 Related Market Access Advice: MAA2021-04 – Countries and products affected by the occurrence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Victoria as at 12 April 2021. Attention: Egg Exporters —Australian…
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Levy payer registers

​​A levy payer register is a database of the details of individuals and organisations who pay industry-specific levies and charges. All 15 rural research and development corporations (RDCs) are able to establish a levy payer register, if they choose. Australian Wool Innovation and Dairy…
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Australia's Animal Health System

Key factsEffective national surveillance and control of animal diseases in Australia requires cooperative partnerships among the government agencies, organisations, commercial companies and individuals who are involved in the animal industries.Australia’s animal health system includes all…
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Meat notices

An index page for previous and current year Meat Notices—a regular information circular detailing changes to meat industry guidelines.2025 Meat Notices2024 Meat Notices2023 Meat Notices2022 Meat Notices2021 Meat Notices2020 Meat Notices2018 Meat Notices2017 Meat Notices2016 Meat Notices2015 Meat…
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Questions and answers

​​[expand all]How are Australia’s fish stocks managed?The management of wild catch fisheries in Australia is a responsibility shared between the Commonwealth, states and the Northern Territory…
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Response to the Issues paper for import risk analysis for fresh apples from the People's Republic of China - Apple and Pear Australia Ltd

Introduction The Australian apple and pear industry takes this opportunity to express to Biosecurity Australia its extreme disquiet over the proposal to import apples from China and particularly over…
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Questions and answers: Final pest risk analysis report for Drosophila suzukii

24 April 2013​​​​Pest risk analysis (PRA)​[expand all]Why has this PRA being undertaken? ​The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry helps people and goods move in and out of Australia while…
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