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Receive the latest newsSubscribe to the specific ‘Biosecurity Non-Commercial Vessel News’.Subscribe to Import Industry Advice Notices provide updates and notices that are useful to our industry partners such as process changes (such as commercial and non-commercial vessel related changes or…
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The Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL) requires exporters to provide an End of Journey report to the department for every livestock consignment exported by air. The Livestock exports by air report report is compiled from information in the End of Journey reports and includes…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry have launched a new grants program to encourage more farmers to take up drought resilience practices and technology.Over $14 million is available to eligible entities under the Future Drought Fund Extension and Adoption of Drought Resilience…
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Pre-border biosecurityThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s approach to biosecurity incorporates a variety of strategies and initiatives aimed at addressing biosecurity risks.Biosecurity measures have been established to prevent the arrival and establishment of exotic pests and…
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National Farm Safety Week is underway and acts as a reminder of the many dangers involved in farming and the need to protect our farmers and farm workers the best we can.This year's Farm Safety Week is based on the theme ‘Recipes for Averting Disaster’. It focuses on the intangible risks and…
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11 April 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock), customs brokers and departmental staff.What has changed?The department has identified a scientific publication by Ahmad et al. (2024) reporting that the plant pathogenic bacteria, Xylella…
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11 April 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.What has changed?Following…
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In certain circumstances Australian agricultural produce may attract a levy or charge.Learn more about your obligations and the levy and charge system in Australia.New levy and charge lawsThe new legislation commences on 1 January 2025. Key features of the levy system remain the same. This means…
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Levy GuidelinesDownloadLevy guidelines: How to establish or amend agricultural levies (PDF 685 KB)Levy guidelines: How to establish or amend agricultural levies (DOCX 1.2 MB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Contact usFor more on levies and…
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