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Exports to Singapore get a digital boost

  • Media release
  • Exports
31 January 2023
Australian exporters will see faster export documentation and easier access into Singapore’s markets, as certification between Australia and…
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Biosecurity’s Top Dog of 2022

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
19 January 2023
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has announced biosecurity detector dog Qubit as the ‘Top Dog’ of 2022.
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Be biosecurity aware this Lunar New Year

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
16 January 2023
The arrival of the Year of the Rabbit on 22 January is a reminder to be biosecurity aware this Lunar New Year.
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Release of rabies risk review

  • Statement
  • Animals
12 January 2023
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has released the final report of the review of the rabies virus risk in imported cats and dogs…
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Seedy concealment in shoes foiled by biosecurity staff

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
05 January 2023
An attempt to sneak high-risk seeds into Australia in the heels of running shoes, has been foiled by biosecurity officers conducting routine parcel…
Grants open for wood processing facilities.

Grants open for wood processing facilities

  • Media release
  • Grants
22 December 2022
Applications are now open for the Accelerate Adoption of Wood Processing Innovation Program grant round.
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A bumper year for biosecurity

  • Media release
  • Detection
22 December 2022
Once again, it has been a busy year on the frontline for Australia’s biosecurity system, with over 238,000 biosecurity risk items intercepted at…
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Cutting-edge tech takes off at PEQ

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
21 December 2022
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is rolling out sophisticated new technology to detect and identify exotic plant viruses and…
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Australia’s leadership helps the international community capitalise on use of remote audits and verification for international food trade

  • News
  • Food
20 December 2022
We are one step closer to developing international guidance for the conduct of remote audit and verification activities.
Detect and Protect Podcast Episode 9

Biosecurity Compliance and Enforcement

  • Podcast
  • Biosecurity
20 December 2022
Detect and Protect An Australian biosecurity podcast Episode 9 Host: Steve Peios Guest: Peter Timson
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The ants go marching three by three, thanks to the work of Biosecurity

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
20 December 2022
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has successfully eradicated an exotic ant which arrived at the Port of Brisbane and could have…
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Easing the way for exports in time for bumper crop

  • Media release
  • Exports
20 December 2022
After two exceptional years of harvest the department is working hard to support the Australian grain export industry to meet increased export…
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New standard new chair for organic and bio-dynamic produce

  • News
  • Agriculture
19 December 2022
The organics industry is set to benefit from the release of Edition 3.8 of National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce. 
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Detector dog finds live Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

  • Media release
  • Pests
19 December 2022
Biosecurity Detector dog Petal has sniffed out a live Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) in a passenger’s duffle bag at Brisbane International Airport.