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This indicator assesses the contribution of Australian forests to the global carbon cycle. Forest management can have a significant positive or negative impact on the global carbon cycle. This is the Key information for Indicator 5.1a, published October 2024.Key pointsThe total stock of carbon…
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The Australian Government partners with state, territory and local governments, the farm and finance sectors, charities and other not-for-profit organisations to help farmers and rural communities get ready for drought. We share information about and seek feedback on drought-related policy and…
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71-2025: Methyl Bromide Fumigation Methodology version 3.0 Preborder stakeholder information session
13 March 2025Who does this notice affect?Import-related biosecurity treatment stakeholders located outside of Australia, including overseas government and industry treatment providers, shipping, freight, and logistics companies and peak industry bodies.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture…
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This indicator (Indicator 1.1a) uses the area for each forest type over time as a broad measure of the extent to which forest ecosystems and their diversity are being maintained. Reporting on forest tenure aids our understanding of how different land management regimes may impact on forest…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 12 March 2025, Tropical Cyclone (TC) Alfred and low-pressure systems brought rainfall to eastern and northern AustraliaRainfall totals were low in southern cropping regions, with between 0-5 millimetres in Western…
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13 March 2025Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who are required to book and manage requests for inspections through the Biosecurity Portal using the ‘Sign in with your Digital ID’ (myID) pathway.Approved…
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We are responsible for ensuring compliance with Australia’s illegal logging laws.We also provide assistance to importers and processors seeking to better understand the laws and their responsibilities.Significant penalties can apply if you:import or process timber products that have come from…
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The Environmental Biosecurity Project Fund (EBPF) supports research, innovation and public education projects that help protect Australia from exotic environmental pests, weeds and diseases. Exotic environmental pests are weeds, animals or diseases that are not present in Australia, or are under…
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The end of live sheep exports by sea will mean sheep producers and supply chain businesses will need to adapt.The options available to businesses, and what they decide to do, depends on the individual circumstances and aspirations of each business.Transition needs, and the type of government…
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The Australian Government has committed $5 million over 4 years (2023-2027) to the renewal of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS).A renewed AAWS will provide a framework for a national approach to animal welfare and bring key stakeholders together on animal welfare issues of national…
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