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- Animals
In August 2024, Dr Sam Hamilton, was formally appointed as Deputy Australian Chief Veterinary Officer (Deputy ACVO).
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- Biosecurity
An international airline has entered an enforceable undertaking with the Australian Government after it failed to declare two dogs’ arrival to the…
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- Exports
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has once again walked away with a Good Design Award for simplifying processes to benefit…
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- Animals
Australia remains the only continent free from high pathogenicity avian influenza H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b (H5N1 HPAI), with unprecedented global spread…
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- Biosecurity
The 2024 “Caring for Country Music Competition” has received 20 entries from Northern Territory musicians, with a focus on connecting people with…
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- Animals
This year commemorates 30 years since Hendra virus was identified in horses in Australia.
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- Biosecurity
A major exercise to test Australia’s response to a potential outbreak of H5N1 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) has seen experts across the…
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- Biosecurity
Spot, our beloved robot dog had a big day out at Parliament House during National Science Week 2024. While Spot was a star attraction, this event was…
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- Biosecurity
Biosecurity remains a national priority to protect our food security, agricultural industries and the environment.
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- Biosecurity
New mosquito traps are being tested at Brisbane International Airport to prevent the spread of serious mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever,…
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- Animals
September 28 will mark the 18th annual World Rabies Day, which is an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for actions to support the…
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- Biosecurity
In March, stakeholder engagement activities were conducted across several villages in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea (PNG) to raise…
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- Biosecurity
It’s World Rabies Day on 28 September - this year’s theme “Breaking rabies boundaries” challenges nations to eliminate barriers that stand in the way…