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Environmental biosecurity plays a key role in HPAI H5 preparedness

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
To explore just how Australia would respond if high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H5 found its way to our shores, the department recently led…
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Civil penalties awarded under the Biosecurity Act

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
Two travellers have received civil penalties totalling $54,000 following multiple attempts to circumvent Australia’s biosecurity laws and conceal…
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New species of fungus named after plant pathologist

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
Senior Plant Pathologist Jenny Morrison has been given a remarkable accolade: a newly discovered species of fungus has been named after her.
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Australian agriculture promoted at Indian showcase

  • Media release
  • Food
A delegation of Australian agricultural representatives was in New Delhi last week fostering deeper ties with local food processors and promoting…
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27th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems (CCFICS27)

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  • International
Australia hosted and chaired the 27th Session of the CCFICS from 16-20 September 2024 in Cairns, Queensland.
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Global food standards committee session opens in Cairns

  • Media release
  • Food
Food regulators from around the world are gathering in Cairns today for the 27th Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and…
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Saving soil and water for successful farming

  • Case study
  • Future Drought Fund
Running a successful farming business in the arid regions of Queensland is tough and maximising the productivity of your land is essential.
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Have your say on the future of Drought Hubs

  • Media release
  • Future Drought Fund
Farmers, agribusinesses, stakeholders and rural communities have the chance to weigh in on the role of the Future Drought Fund (FDF) Drought…
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ABARES report highlights Australia’s growing production value

  • Media release
  • ABARES
Australian agriculture is set to benefit this financial year, as the gross value of agricultural production is forecast to increase by 4%.
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Biosecurity Week focusses on avian influenza

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
As Australia recovers from its most significant avian disease incident in 50 years, attention has turned towards preparing for the next possible…
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Australian Chief Veterinary Officer coordinates national vet workforce data roundtable

  • Newsletter
  • Animals
Australia’s veterinary sector faces major challenges, including a significant workforce shortage.
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Predicting Australia’s exposure to exotic pests

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
Australian researchers are peering into the future to prepare for tomorrow’s biggest biosecurity risks.
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LambEx 2024 is a woolly good event for the sheep, lamb and wool industries

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  • Trade
A woolly good event happened in Adelaide between 7-9 August – LambEx 2024.
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Caring for Country through biosecurity and music

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
Budding musicians across the Northern Territory have the chance to share in more than $11,000 in prize money through a new music competition launched…