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Pawsome job opportunities for biosecurity detector dog handlers

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
04 August 2022
The department’s biosecurity detector dog program is recruiting new biosecurity detector dog handlers, with applications open from Thursday 4 August…
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Biosecurity vigilance brought to the fore

  • Media release
  • Foot-and-mouth disease
20 July 2022
As part of the Australian Government’s response to the spread of animal diseases in the region, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry…
Soil metal container

French battlefield revered soil gets biosecurity nod

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
18 July 2022
Soil from a First World War battlefield in northern France, destined for a war memorial in South Australia, has been aided on its 16,000km odyssey by…
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Nominations for the 2022 Australian Biosecurity Awards now open

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
15 July 2022
Australians can now nominate individuals, groups and businesses who have made an outstanding contribution to protect our $81 billion agricultural…
Tiwi Rangers undertaking mosquito trapping as part of JEV surveillance

Outbreak from mozzies a wake-up for Aussies

  • Media release
  • Diseases
06 July 2022
Awareness of the risks of zoonotic diseases – which can pass from animals to humans – is more important than ever on World Zoonosis Day.
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First step to better biosecurity training

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
04 July 2022
The first training program has commenced at the new Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) Biosecurity Training Centre (BTC), with…
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Pilot uses holograms to highlight biosecurity risks

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
21 June 2022
Travellers arriving at Brisbane International Airport will be greeted by a holographic display of high-risk products, such as food, including meat,…
Mark Schipp and Dr Beth Cookson

Australian Chief Veterinary Officer and Deputy visit Indonesia to strengthen animal health ties

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  • Biosecurity
31 May 2022
Australian Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Schipp and Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Beth Cookson are visiting Indonesia to meet with senior…
Khapra beetle

New import conditions to protect against khapra beetle

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  • Imports
21 April 2022
New import conditions will help protect Australia against khapra beetle, a highly invasive pest that poses a major threat to Australia’s grains…
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Australia and the Pacific Community (SPC) sign agreement supporting animal health in the Pacific

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  • Health
08 April 2022
The Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) and the Pacific Community (SPC) Land Resources Division (LRD) have signed…
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Paws for celebration as biosecurity Detector Dog Program marks 30 years

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
05 April 2022
Australia’s biosecurity detector dog program is celebrating 30 years of dedication and detection on Australia’s biosecurity frontline.
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Biosecurity backs up market access

  • Media release
  • ABARES
01 April 2022
Two reports released by ABARES highlight the strong export performance of two key agricultural commodities to the Association of Southeast Asian…
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New partnership to establish a Biosecurity Training Centre to support a skilled and responsive biosecurity capability

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  • Biosecurity
31 March 2022
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has signed an agreement with Charles Sturt University (CSU) to deliver a new Biosecurity…
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Australian Chief Vet to visit Indonesia for animal health cooperation talks

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  • Biosecurity
23 March 2022
Australian Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Schipp is travelling to Indonesia to meet with senior government officials on a range of cooperation…

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