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Celebrating 10 years of excellence at the Post Entry Quarantine facility

  • News
  • Biosecurity
As we mark the 10-year anniversary of the Post Entry Quarantine (PEQ) facility this year, it's a perfect time to reflect on the incredible journey…
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Spotting the yellow spotted stink bug

  • News
  • Biosecurity
You may be familiar with the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), but how much do you know about its dotted relation, the yellow spotted stink bug (…
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Turning 20 – Celebrating the Malaysian Fumigation Accreditation Scheme

  • News
  • Pests
This year Australia and Malaysia celebrated 20 years of excellence and working together to grow the Malaysian Fumigation Accreditation Scheme (…
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The PNG Biosecurity Twinning Program

  • Newsletter
  • Animals
Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) share a longstanding, collaborative relationship on biosecurity.
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Viet Nam and Australia strengthen agricultural partnership

  • News
  • Trade
Senior representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry came together in…
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ABARES releases interim findings of review into chicken meat industry

  • Media release
  • Food
Today ABARES released its interim findings into the review of Australia’s chicken meat industry.
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Power of Three: Chiefs Champion One Health

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
In June, Dr Beth Cookson (Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer), Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith (Australia’s Chief Plant Protection Officer) and Dr Bertie…
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Sowing the seeds for net zero: Agriculture’s role in Australia’s emissions transition

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  • Climate
The Australian Government has unveiled its Net Zero Plan, which sets out how the nation will achieve a fair, orderly and efficient transition to net…
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Khapra Beetle detection in nappy pants

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is currently responding to a Khapra Beetle detection associated with a brand of nappy…
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Boosting Environmental Biosecurity Through National Feral Rabbit Coordination

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
Australia’s first National Rabbit Management Coordinator, Heidi Kleinert, hosted by the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions, was appointed in…
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Farming through the dry: Hamish Robertson’s drought strategy

  • Case study
  • Drought
Hamish Robertson is a 2025 Nuffield Drought Resilience Scholar based in Tarrenlea, Victoria.
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Statement from the Transition Advocate

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  • Live animal exports
Establishment of a Strategic Steering Group
Attendees at the 2025 Indigenous Rangers Biosecurity Forum

Landmark gathering of Indigenous rangers in far north-west Queensland

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  • Biosecurity
Indigenous rangers from across northern Australia have joined forces with scientists and government biosecurity leaders to share knowledge and ideas…
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New crop of Nuffield Drought Resilience Scholars announced

  • Media release
  • Drought
A new cohort of 5 Nuffield Drought Resilience Scholars will help further research into drought resilience, fostering Australia’s commitment to…