In June 2024 TDIA sent out expressions of interest to take part in a “Stakeholder Reference Group" to review and provide input into the current Farm Dairy Premises Effluent Management Code of Practice, and how this could be improved to better serve the users of the Code.
(21/8/2025)
After consultation with the group the draft Farm Dairy Premises Effluent Management Code of Practice was approved and then forwarded to the Minister in June 2025 for their approval. The fee increase is effective from 1 August 2025.
(17/7/2025)
The Primary Produce Safety (Dairy) Regulations 2024, developed under Section 9 of the Primary Produce Safety Act 2011 (“the PPSA”) came into effect, and as a result the TDIA are now regulating under this Act.
(19/3/2025)
The new Dairy Regulations are not intended to apply increased expectations on our farmers and/or dairy businesses, they will merely provide the ability for the TDIA to be more efficient and effective in ensuing safe food is supplied to the community.
(19/3/2025)
On 20th December 2023 Hon Jo Palmer, Minister for Primary Industries and Water, appointed Mr Grant Archer to the Board of TDIA as a Member with wide practical knowledge of the dairy farming industry, selected from nominations submitted by an organization representing dairy farmers, for a period of 3 years.
(16/2/2024)
On 20th November 2023, the Minister for Primary Industries appointed Mr Paul West as the first independent Chair for the Tasmanian Dairy Industry Authority.
(31/1/2024)
In 2022, the Board of TDIA engaged Dr Lloyd Klumpp to undertake a review of the Authority, including its governance and regulatory frameworks and to provide recommendations for improvements to the Tasmanian dairy food safety system. Dr Klumpp consulted with the Board, staff, and stakeholders across the industry to inform his review and recommendations.
(24/10/2023)
From 11 July TDIA will implement Level 1 farm biosecurity measures which will include the use of footbaths prior to and at the completion of farm audits and inspections.
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(8/7/2022)
The Tasmanian Dairy Industry is committed to offering reduced price, nationally accredited training for licensees
(23/6/2022)
Important information regarding TDIA's operations and Dairy food safety.
(22/11/2021)
Correct allergen labelling can mean the difference between life and death for people with food allergies, so it is vital that food businesses get it right.
(22/11/2021)
This page provides you with information on how to prepare for a COVID-19 event on-farm, and how to manage if you do have a COVID-19 positive worker.
(4/5/2020)
News from Business and Trade Tasmania
(19/7/2019)