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Building First Nations pathways into biosecurity

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  • Biosecurity
The department has partnered with the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council to deliver a 12-week pre-employment program, that offers the…
The inaugural indigenous rangers biosecurity masterclass.

Mastering biosecurity – inaugural Indigenous Rangers Biosecurity Masterclass held in Darwin

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
Coming from as far west as the Kimberley coast and from the top of the Northern Territory’s Arnhem Land, 24 Indigenous Rangers gathered for the first…
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WA Roadmap to 2028: Economic Analysis

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  • Live animal exports
The development of a Western Australian Sheep Industry Strategy: WA Roadmap to 2028 responds directly to stakeholder calls for a clear, credible…
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Nominate now for the 2026 Australian Biosecurity Awards

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  • Biosecurity
Across Australia, people are taking action every day to protect our agriculture, environment and way of life from biosecurity threats.
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Detector dog teams protect Australia from exotic animal diseases

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  • Biosecurity
Detector dog teams operate at key entry points across the country, including international airports, seaports and mail centres.
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Inaugural National Biosecurity Strategy Annual Report released

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  • Biosecurity
Substantial progress has been reported in the delivery of the National Biosecurity Strategy Action Plan 2024 with 86% of activities either in…
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Applications for the meat inspector traineeship are now open!

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  • Exports
Take the next step toward a rewarding career in Australia’s world class meat industry.
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Meet Australia’s 2025 Biosecurity Top Dog

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  • Biosecurity
When it comes to stopping biosecurity threats at the border, some of Australia’s most effective frontline defenders walk on four legs.
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Insight to Impact: Growing South Australia’s Containment Feeding Capability

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  • Drought
Containment feeding is one practical way that livestock producers can manage feed shortages during periods of seasonal and climate variability.
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Supporting drought-ready decision makers in South Australia

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  • Drought
Drought in South Australia has placed sustained pressure on farm businesses, including livestock producers.
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Broadacre farmland price growth continues but pace slows

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  • Agriculture
The pace of growth in Australian broadacre farmland prices is moderating across most farmland types, according to the latest ABARES data.
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Illegally hidden eggs found in socks and disguised as Easter decorations

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  • Biosecurity
Over the past 5 years, biosecurity officers at the border have intercepted 22 detections of illegally hidden hatching eggs. In recent months the rate…
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New Australia–EU Wine Agreement to improve market access and cut red tape

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  • Trade
Australia and the European Union have concluded negotiations to finalise a new wine agreement that promises to cut red tape, improve market access,…
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Importing cats and dogs into Australia from the Middle East

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  • Biosecurity
The department is closely monitoring the conflict in the Middle East region.