All news

Explore all our news and media items. Use filters to find items that interest you.

On a dark grey background, an image of a bee on the top left-hand corner. The top-right corner has text that says "Bee pest blitz". The main body has text that says: Got hives? Check your bees. Fly into beepestblitz.com.au to find out more.

Find out what the buzz is about

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
Australian honey beekeepers are asked to conduct alcohol washing on their hives to check for exotic bee pests.
Four photos in a collage. Top left: a woman crouches over water, taking a photo with her phone. Top right: a woman looks at equipment fastened to a tree, taking notes on paper. Bottom left: a close-up of a leaf with hands holding it. Bottom right: a woman holds a stethoscope to the chest of a dappled grey horse.

Supporting community engagement for general surveillance

  • Newsletter
In Australia, we rely on people from all walks of life to help keep an eye out for pests, weeds and diseases - not just trained scientists and…
we are looking over the shoulder of a young child with pale hear and a white shirt. They are holding a pencil to an open book. We can see the outline of a dog wearing a vest which says "biosecurity".

Encourage the kids in your life to be a Junior Biosecurity Officer

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
We are excited to launch our new Junior Biosecurity Officer program for kids.
A high-up top view of a shipping vessel on deep blue water

Import inspections can now be done on the Biosecurity Portal

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
The Biosecurity Portal is the department’s newest import booking system allowing access for greater visibility with 24/7 access to AIMS directions…
A woman wearing a grey-brown shirt stands in front of a garden, behind which are glassed windows.

Meet our Biosecurity Officers

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
Tracy is a team leader based at Adelaide Airport supporting her team to process incoming international passengers. What is your role?
L > R: Michael Gorton, NAQS Entomologist; Mick Jeffery, Director Far North Biosecurity, QDAF-BQ; Brett Jackson, Principal Project Officer, QDAF-BQ; Rosalie Banks, Principal Policy Officer, QDAF-BQ; Jason Haffenden, Operations Manager, QDAF-BQ; Ceri Pearce, Principal Plant Health Scientist, QDAF-BQ; Richard Davis, NAQS Senior Plant Pathologist; Darren Peck, Director, NAQS Plant Animal Surveillance; Kyran Staunton, a/g Director, National Border Surveillance; Leigh Cuttell, NAQS Plant Policy; Mason Campbell, N

Far North Queensland Biosecurity Roundtable

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
Information sharing and collaboration were the key elements of discussion at the February Queensland biosecurity Roundtable.
Department of Primary Industries and Regions, South Australia

2022 Australian Biosecurity Awards - Government

  • News
  • Biosecurity
Department of Primary Industries and Regions, South Australia The Department of Primary Industries and Regions, South Australia (PIRSA) has received…
Trevor Ranford

2022 Australian Biosecurity Awards - Industry

  • News
  • Biosecurity
Trevor Ranford Trevor Ranford has received a 2022 Australian Biosecurity Award in the Industry category.
Dr Kylie Hewson

2022 Australian Biosecurity Awards - Industry

  • News
  • Biosecurity
Dr Kylie Hewson Dr Kylie Hewson has received a 2022 Australian Biosecurity Award in the Industry category.
khapra-beetle.jpg

Look for hitchhiker pests

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
Imagine opening a new appliance or piece of furniture you’ve just bought from overseas to discover a cluster of insect eggs inside the packaging.
Price Cattle Company

Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year

  • News
  • Biosecurity
Price Cattle Company Price Cattle Company’s Owen and Brigid Price have received the 2022 Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year award.
Dr Richard Bradhurst

Dr Kim Ritman Award for Science and Innovation

  • News
  • Biosecurity
Dr Richard Bradhurst Dr Richard Bradhurst has received the 2022 Dr Kim Ritman Award for Science and Innovation.
Dr Darryl Hardie

Dr David Banks Biosecurity Lifetime Achievement Award

  • News
  • Biosecurity
Dr Darryl Hardie Dr Darryl Hardie has received the 2022 Dr David Banks Biosecurity Lifetime Achievement Award.
Decorative image

Operation Avoca secures over 38 tonnes of biosecurity risk materials

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
A significant risk to Australia’s biosecurity has been prevented by biosecurity officers securing approximately 38 tonnes of risk material—including…