http://www.daff.gov.au/about/media-centre/dept-releases/afas_listingDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry media releaseshttp://www.daff.gov.au/_media/images/corporate/rss-feed-icon-14x14.gifhttp://www.daff.gov.au/about/media-centre/dept-releases/media_releases_rssDraft Regulations for the Biosecurity Bill 2012 and the Inspector-General of Biosecurity Bill 2012 are available for public comment.http://www.daff.gov.au/about/media-centre/dept-releases/2013/regulations-to-support-modern-biosecurity-legislation23 May 2013 2:39pmThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has taken steps to ensure the welfare of the Australian cattle remaining in Egyptian feedlots.http://www.daff.gov.au/about/media-centre/dept-releases/2013/update-on-australian-cattle-exported-to-egypt22 May 2013 5:49pmBiosecurity research will be a major focus over the next four years with the University of Melbourne being awarded a $7.8 million grant to establish the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis.http://www.daff.gov.au/about/media-centre/dept-releases/2013/securing21 May 2013 1:54pmBiosecurity measures reach new heights today when a female giraffe, Nakuru, is released from quarantine to become Melbourne Zoo¿s newest resident.http://www.daff.gov.au/about/media-centre/dept-releases/2013/biosecurity21 May 2013 12:39pmhttp://www.daff.gov.au/about/media-centre/dept-releases/2013/statement-allegations-of-non-compliance-with-live-animal-export-regulations-in-pakistan20 May 2013 2:50pmhttp://www.daff.gov.au/about/media-centre/dept-releases/2013/statement-live-animals-report-kuwait/transcripts-kuwait-investigation16 May 2013 5:55pmhttp://www.daff.gov.au/about/media-centre/dept-releases/2013/statement-live-animals-report-kuwait16 May 2013 4:14pmThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has received a complaint of alleged animal welfare concerns in Egyptian abattoirs. As the regulator of the livestock export industry, DAFF has formally written to Egyptian authorities requesting an investigation in line with the Memorandum of Understanding on the Handling and Slaughter of Australian Live Animals between our two countries. DAFF has consulted with Egyptian officials and is pleased with the levels of cooperation offered.http://www.daff.gov.au/about/media-centre/dept-releases/2013/action-on-animal-cruelty-allegations-commenced-by-daff08 May 2013 5:53pmhttp://www.daff.gov.au/about/media-centre/dept-releases/2013/investigation-of-alleged-escas-breaches-in-malaysia-commenced-by-daff08 May 2013 5:44pmA passenger who tried to bring prohibited seeds into Australia was convicted on three offenses and fined $10,000 by a Victorian magistrate last week.http://www.daff.gov.au/about/media-centre/dept-releases/2013/$10,000-fine-for-seed-smuggling-passenger07 May 2013 10:15amHyun Woo Trading Pty Ltd has this week been fined $10 000 for being in possession of meat illegally imported from Korea.http://www.daff.gov.au/about/media-centre/dept-releases/2013/possession-smuggled-food02 May 2013 7:30amThe Australian Government, through Operation Hayride, last year uncovered more than 130 tonnes of illegally imported food products from Korea.http://www.daff.gov.au/about/media-centre/dept-releases/2013/possession-of-illegal-meat-is-risky-business05 Apr 2013 12:47pmRelease of live animal export investigation report - Israelhttp://www.daff.gov.au/about/media-centre/dept-releases/2013/statement-release-of-live-animal-export-investigation-report-israel04 Apr 2013 3:12pmDon't rely on the luck of the Irish this St Patrick's Day by making sure the gifts you buy, or have sent to you, from overseas meet Australia's strict biosecurity requirements.http://www.daff.gov.au/about/media-centre/dept-releases/2013/be-biosecurity-aware-st-patricks-day15 Mar 2013 4:16pmThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) rejects allegations made by Senator Christine Milne that it has acted corruptly in managing the Tasmanian Forests Intergovernmental Agreement Contractors Voluntary Exit Grants Program.http://www.daff.gov.au/about/media-centre/dept-releases/2013/daff-response-anao-tasmanian-forestry-exit-grants-program-audit15 Mar 2013 3:16pm