18 & 20 August 2021 (SA)

• Member General Message - SA PIRSA COVID-19 Update (a)

• Member General Message - SA PIRSA COVID-19 Update (b)

 

16 August 2021 (nsw & qld)

• Member General Message - COVID-19 High Alert update (NSW & Qld)

• Member General Message - COVID-19 Communications Kit (NSW)

• Member General Message - COVID-19 Communications Kit (QLD)

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12 August 2021

• Member General Message - COVID-19 High Alert

• Member General Message - NSW COVID-19 NSW DPI update (NSW)

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6 August 2021

• Member General Message - COVID-19 update (QLD & NSW)

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9 August 2021

• Member General Message -COVID-19 Update (NSW & QLD)

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3 August 2021

• Member General Message - COVID-19 update (QLD)

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23 july 2021

• Member General Message - COVID plan 

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20 july 2021

• Member General Message - NSW QR Codes

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23 March 2021

• Member General Message - Ensure you have a COVID Plan

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10 august 2020

• Member General Message - COVID-19 border restrictions summary for all States and Territories
  Useful summary of current border restrictions designed to help primary producers navigate the challenges and impacts of COVID-19 on their business and industry.
   

• Member General Message - QLD COVID-19 border updates
  New Qld border restrictions came into effect over the weekend. Here is what you need to know, as provided by the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.

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7 August 2020

• Member General Message - Resources for Victorian feedlots
  Every workplace in Victoria that is still operating has until 11:59pm Friday 7 August to prepare a COVID Safe Plan. This communiquie includes links and resources for Victorian feedlots to assist in their plan development.  

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29 JULY 2020

• Feedlot Industry Communique - COVID-19 Update for NFAS Accredited Feedlots​

     Reminder of key points to consider to help prevent and manage the spread of coronavirus.  ​

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08 JULY 2020

• Member General Message - NSW/VIC Border Entry Permit
  If you are travelling from Victoria to NSW from 8 July 2020 you will require an entry permit.
  Message include direct links to NSW Government information and entry permit applications. 

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06 May 2020

• Member General Message - QLD Seasonal Workers Framework
  ​The Queensland Government has introduced a new framework that will enable the agriculture sector to access a seasonal workforce while still meeting COVID-19 public health obligations. Resources are linked in the email and collated in the section of this webpage below. 

 

30 April 2020

• Media Release - BeefEx 2020 postponed, but excellence recognition lives on
  ALFA-issued statement on the postponement of BeefEx 2020 due to effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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08 April 2020

• Member General Message - QLD border closures
  Direction to Queensland government information on how the QLD border closure measures impact agricultural businesses and the steps that are needed to follow to minimise potential delays. 

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03 april 2020

• Feedlot Industry Communique - COVID-19: Guidance for an outbreak in the feedlot workplace
  Communique announcing the release of a guide with practical guidance for feedlots who may experience the unfortunate event of an outbreak amongst staff or suppliers on their property. 

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31 March 2020

• General Message - COVID-19 Saleyard procedures
  Note from the Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association (ALPA) that outlines guidance on how saleyards are to operate taking into account social distancing requirements.

 

26 March 2020

• Feedlot Industry Communique - COVID-19: A Guide For Feedlots
  Communique announcing the release of COVID-19 Guide for Feedlots, which includes important prompts, checklists, protocols and templates designed to help you build strategies to protect the safety of your team, the continued wellbeing of your livestock and facilitate business continuity.

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25 March 2020

• Feedlot Industry Communique - Border Control Updates
  This communique detailed that Federal and State governments had determined that the food supply chain and freight services are essential services and therefore permitted to continue to operate. It links to state-specific border control updates and provides documentation advice.

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24 March 2020

• South Australian Cross-Border Directive
  This message links to a directive issued by the South Australian Government / SA Police and notes that members of the public who believe they are an ‘Essential Traveller’, may be asked to justify their status if they are spoken to by police at a checking point or any other place in the State.
   

• Message from the NSW Minister for Agriculture on non-critical activities
  Communique from Adam Marshall MP to clarify primary industry production and related businesses and the entire food supply chain are NOT impacted by new restrictions on "non-critical activities." These businesses can continue to operate on a ‘business as usual’ basis, though should attempt to practice appropriate social distancing measures.

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23 March 2020

• Feedlot Industry Communique - Coronavirus (COVID-19)
  General advice and collated information for feedlots and associated enterprises on:
  - Human hygiene, preventative measures and staff
  - Whole of Supply Chain coordination
  - ‘Essential Services’ classification
  - Veterinary Services, Animal Health
  - Financial Assistance
  - What is ALFA doing?

 

16 March 2020

• Member General Message - COVID-19 Preventative Measures
  This ALFA General Message includes updated information announced by the Federal Government since the previous message sent to ALFA members on 4 March 2020. It also includes suggestions and practical things you can do to help manage the risk and reduce the spread of COVID-19.
   

• Member General Message - COVID-19 Government Stimulus Package Announcements
  The Australian Government announced an economic stimulus package totalling $17.6 billion in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. This response aims to support Australian businesses in the areas of cash flow and investment. This ALFA General Message includes information announced by the Federal Government that may assist your business.

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04 March 2020

• Member General Message - COVID-19 Update
  Initial preventative advice to ALFA members following Government announcements on the emerging COVID-19 (coronavirus) human health issue.