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- Live animal exports
The Department has been advised that Malaysia has temporarily suspended live cattle and buffalo exports from Australia.
- Statement
- Live animal exports
Consultation to help inform how and when to phase out live sheep exports by sea has largely been completed.
- Statement
- Live animal exports
The independent panel appointed to consult with stakeholders on the phase-out of live sheep exports by sea will complete its public consultations…
- Statement
- Animals
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…
- Statement
- Animals
The department has completed its review of heat and cold stress in Bos taurus cattle from southern Australia during long-haul export by sea.
- Statement
- Biosecurity
We are currently seeing an increase in Biosecurity Risk Material (BRM) on new vehicles arriving in Australia.
- Statement
- Fisheries
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, together with the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC), have published the…
- Statement
- Animals
On World Standards Day we recognise and thank the technical experts across the world who collaborate to deliver international standards for animal…
- Statement
- Biosecurity
Australia has taken a leadership role in global reforms aimed at reducing the pandemic risks associated with wildlife wet markets and supply chains.
- Statement
- Biosecurity
UPDATE: 7:30PM AEST 15 January.
- Statement
- Animals
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) has concluded its regulatory investigation into the Meramist abattoir in Queensland…