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Import requirements for cats and dogs have changed

From 1 March there are new quarantine requirements for importing cats and dogs to Australia. Make sure you follow our biosecurity rules.

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Phase out of live sheep exports by sea

Consultation has now commenced on the Australian Government's commitment to phase out of live sheep exports from Australia by sea.

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Have your say on proposed EU wine geographical indications

The public objections process for proposed EU wine geographical indications is open for your feedback.

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Register for the 2023 National Biosecurity Forum on 5 April

The forum will be live streamed. Join us online to hear about and discuss new programs and innovative approaches to managing biosecurity.

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Support for flood-affected farmers

Find out who can help and how.

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FMD-LSD

Make biosecurity a priority on your property now

Foot-and-mouth disease and lumpy skin disease are two of the world’s most serious animal diseases.

Know the signs & when to act

Agriculture and land

Building stronger and more sustainable agriculture, fisheries, forestry and land care.

Biosecurity and trade

Lowering biosecurity risks to Australia, and assisting industry to accelerate growth towards a $100 billion agricultural sector by 2030.

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Science and research

Understanding research and collecting data to support informed decisions and policies.

Fisheries

Fisheries

Working together to manage Australia's fisheries now and into the future.

Forestry

Forestry

Shaping a strong industry focused on sustainable use of our forests.

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We enhance our agricultural industries and trade, and manage the threat of biosecurity risks to Australia.

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News and Media

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
23 March 2023
The Australian Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mark Schipp is an external adviser to the Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance.
  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
23 March 2023
The Chief Veterinary Office participated in the 12th Regional Steering Committee Meeting of the Global Framework for the Progressive Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases in Tokyo from 7-8…
  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
23 March 2023
The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) is contributing to Australia’s negotiating position on the development of a global treaty on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response.