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Imported cats and dogs

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…
Heat and cold stress in Bos taurus cattle

Media statement: Final report published for the review of heat and cold stress in Bos taurus cattle

  • Statement
  • Animals
15 December 2022
The department has completed its review of heat and cold stress in Bos taurus cattle from southern Australia during long-haul export by sea.
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MEDIA STATEMENT: Biosecurity Risk Material on new vehicles arriving in Australia

  • Statement
  • Biosecurity
12 December 2022
We are currently seeing an increase in Biosecurity Risk Material (BRM) on new vehicles arriving in Australia.
National carp control plan

National Carp Control Plan published

  • Statement
  • Fisheries
03 November 2022
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, together with the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC), have published the…
Sheep

Review of live sheep exports by sea during the Northern Hemisphere summer: release of final report

  • Statement
  • Live animal exports
16 September 2022
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has completed its review of live sheep exported by sea to, or through, the Middle East during…
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Statement by Secretary and Director of Biosecurity Andrew Metcalfe, to Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee

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10 August 2022
Statement by Secretary and Director of Biosecurity Andrew Metcalfe AO, to Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee for…
Foot and mouth

Media statement: Foot and mouth disease confirmed in Bali

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  • Foot-and-mouth disease
05 July 2022
Indonesia authorities have today confirmed an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) of livestock in Bali.
Foot and mouth

Media statement: Foot and mouth disease detected in Indonesia

  • Statement
  • Foot-and-mouth disease
09 May 2022
The department has been advised of an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Indonesia.

Media statement: Additional stakeholder engagement on the review of live sheep exports by sea during the Northern Hemisphere summer

  • Statement
  • Live animal exports
28 February 2022
The department is undertaking additional stakeholder engagement on the review into the regulatory settings for the export of live she

Media statement: ASEL guidance for selection of livestock for export

  • Statement
  • Live animal exports
17 December 2021
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) has published guidebooks to support users of the Australian Standards for the Export…

Media statement: Public consultation opens on draft report on Bos taurus cattle heat and cold stress during long-haul export by sea

  • Statement
  • Live animal exports
22 October 2021
Public consultation is now open on the Department’s draft review of heat and cold stress in Bos taurus cattle from southern Australia during long-…

World Standards Day: Supporting agricultural protection and prosperity

  • Statement
  • Animals
14 October 2021
On World Standards Day we recognise and thank the technical experts across the world who collaborate to deliver international standards for animal…

Media statement: Australia continues to lead the way on wildlife wet market reforms

  • Statement
  • Biosecurity
16 March 2021
Australia has taken a leadership role in global reforms aimed at reducing the pandemic risks associated with wildlife wet markets and supply chains.

Media statement: Cost recovery in the live export industry

  • Statement
  • Exports
02 March 2021
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is expanding cost recovery for the regulation of many Australian export industries. Cost…

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