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Help us bring the National Biosecurity Strategy to life

  • News
  • Biosecurity
We have opened consultation to hear your ideas on shaping practical and impactful actions to include in the National Action Plan. Share your views…
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Carnival heats up as horses clear quarantine

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
The best international runners are raring to go after clearing the hurdle of post-arrival biosecurity quarantine.
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Independent panel delivers report on phase out of live sheep exports by sea

  • Statement
  • Live animal exports
Today the independent panel submitted its report to Senator the Hon Murray Watt for the government’s consideration.
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Getting rabies on the run in the Asia-Pacific

  • Media release
  • Diseases
Australia has donated 400,000 dog rabies vaccines to Indonesia to combat the spread of the disease.
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Biosecurity Protection Levy - we want to hear from you

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
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An easier way to find out about pest and disease incursions

  • Newsletter
  • Diseases
Graphic of several scuba divers, one in the foreground with a headlight shining, observing various marine animals underwater. The Australian Government crest is in the top left corner, and prominent text reads: "Report marine pests and stop the spread". Further text at the bottom reads: "If you see something unusual, report it after your dive at marinepests.gov.au."

Help stop the spread of marine pests

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
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Great on your plate but not as bait

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
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Getting ready to respond

  • Newsletter
  • Foot-and-mouth disease
Image of a person in high-vision bright yellow shirt with the word "Biosecurity" written on it. They are crouched in front of a large silver cylinder machine. They are Hitchhiker Surveillance Officer Daniel Contarini installs the Brisbane suction trap at an AA.

Suction trap targets winged exotic pests

  • Newsletter
  • Pests
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Eyes in the skies

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
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Stop pests and diseases blooming in Australia

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
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Thorny end for cactus racket

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
Three individuals have been penalised after an attempt to import succulents was intercepted by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
Image of a person standing in front of a presentation screen - they are Dr Bertie Hennecke speaking at the launch of the National Feral Deer Action Plan

Ministers launch new plan to manage feral deer

  • Newsletter
  • Animals
Two and a half years of hard work and extensive collaboration came to fruition in August with the launch of Australia’s first National Feral Deer…