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Links relating to regulations associated with the Tasmanian agricultural industry
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2018 Review of GMO MoratoriumSince 2001, Tasmania has maintained a moratorium on the commercial release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to the Tasmanian environment. In 2018 a review of the moratorium was launched prior to the existing moratorium expiring in November 2019
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Animal Welfare Act (1993)An Act to prevent neglect of, and cruelty to, animals, to ensure the welfare of animals, to repeal the Cruelty to Animals Prevention Act 1925 and for related purposes.
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Buying and Selling Sheep and Goats in TasmaniaThe National Livestock Identification Scheme (NLIS) for sheep & goats has been developed to maintain and improve access to export markets by strengthening the integrity of the product supply chain.
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NLIS Allflex tagsProvides a link to the order forms for Allflex NLIS tags. Return the completed forms to livestock agents, who will then forward them on for processing.
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Water Restrictions in TasmaniaWater restrictions on rivers and streams are implemented in accordance with a priority of rights under the Water Management Act 1999.
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drumMUSTERdrumMUSTER is the national program for the collection and recycling of empty, cleaned, non returnable crop production and on-farm animal health chemical containers.