Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

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The government is now operating in accordance with the caretaker conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election. During the caretaker period, comments may be disabled on this account. For more information visit: pmc.gov.au/caretaker

Our staff are continuing to work hard to mitigate the impacts of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred to Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors. The Brisbane Office is open and export certification services remain operational. For updates see srkr.io/6012wZa

Export certification services remain operational for the Brisbane Regional Office. For urgent certificate collections, please call 1800 900 090. Notices about import industry changes are available at srkr.io/6018wpi and export industry notices at srkr.io/6019wpc

Protecting Australia’s borders remains a priority, with staff resuming biosecurity operations at the Australia Post Brisbane Gateway Facility this morning.

For approved arrangement premises - notify us if goods held under biosecurity control have sustained damage and/or if their facilities and infrastructure have been impacted. Email agriccc@aff.gov.au, and include ‘TC ALFRED IMPACT NOTICATION - [LOCATION]’ in the subject line.

Great work to the teams across DAFF who worked tirelessly to ensure the pandas' smooth arrival – you all deserve a round of a-paws! 👏🐾 Keep an eye on Adelaide Zoo’s socials for their grand entrance: @ZoosSA #Biosecurity #Panda #AdelaideZoo

🐼 Let the panda-monium begin! 🐼 Australia’s newest giant pandas, Xing Qiu and Yi Lan, are settling into their new bamboo-filled digs at Adelaide Zoo after completing quarantine. 🌿 This panda arrival celebrates the strong bond between 🇦🇺 and 🇨🇳.

Are you a part of Australia's goat industry? Join the Goat Industry Council of Australia for an information session to learn about levy investments and NLIS responsibilities.

❌ Never enter paddocks and touch or feed livestock you don’t own 🚘 Report your arrival and don’t park near animals 🧼 Wash your hands and footwear before and after a farm visit 🔺 Always follow the directions of property owners

Planning a farm stay or visiting a rural property? Animal diseases like foot-and-mouth disease and lumpy skin disease could potentially devastate our agriculture industry if they arrive at our shores.

Exciting news! 🎉5 Indigenous Biosecurity Trainees begin a traineeship under the Indigenous Ranger Biosecurity Program. This will boost employment for First Nations candidates in roles and strengthen connections with northern communities. For more info: agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-tr…

Check #biosecurity requirements when travelling or returning to #Australia. ✈️ ⚠️ Some food, plant material & animal products are a biosecurity risk. Leave items behind or declare them to avoid penalties, including visa cancellation. 👉 Learn more at: brnw.ch/21wQ7ah

🌾 Work in agricultural exports? 🌾 Help us understand market needs and improve our research. Your input will: 🌽 Define key sustainability criteria 🥭 Set common standards 🦐 Develop validation methods See haveyoursay.agriculture.gov.au/sustainability… 🗓️ Submissions close 5pm (AEDT) 24 Feb 2025.

If you work in the wheat export industry, you can have your say on the recommendations from the second review of the Wheat Port Code Report. 🗓️ You have until 5pm (AEDT) Friday 31 January to submit your feedback. Visit: brnw.ch/21wPO9L

If you own horses, know the signs of Japanese encephalitis virus. Watch out for high temperature, reluctance to move and incoordination. 👉 Learn how to protect from Japanese encephalitis virus – visit: brnw.ch/21wPLB7

The new streamlined and flexible Australian agricultural levies legislation is in effect as of 1 January 2025. 👉 Find out more information about the changes, including commodity-specific guidance, here: brnw.ch/21wPKcL

Travelling overseas this holiday season? ✈️ Check before bringing food, plant material and animal products back to #Australia. 🥪🌿🐚 Share this important #biosecurity message with friends & family. 🛳️ 👉 Learn more here: brnw.ch/21wPKam #Travel #Biosecuritymatters

Support is available: 📞 Lifeline – 13 11 14 📞 Suicide Call Back Service – 1800 659 467 📞 Mental Health Line – 1800 011 511 📞 Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636 📞 MensLine Australia – 1300 789 978 📞 Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800 📞 1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732 📞 13YARN – 13 92 76

As we close out 2024, we want to thank you for your support this year! This account won’t be monitored from Monday 23 December 2024 to Thursday 2 January 2025. Have a safe and happy holiday season – we’ll see you in the new year!