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European rabbits eating grass shoots out of dirt

Putting rabbits to the test

  • Media release
  • Science
Community members will continue to be able to access free testing services for rabbits and hares, thanks to an Australian Government funded national…
Image of a person on horseback amongst a small herd of cattle.

Getting ready to respond

  • Newsletter
  • Foot-and-mouth disease
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World Veterinary Day 2023: Strengthening engagement across Northern Australia

  • Media release
  • Animals
On World Veterinary Day 2023 we celebrate the diversity of veterinarians across Northern Australia as they work to protect the health of animals and…
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A bumper year for biosecurity

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
Once again, it has been a busy year on the frontline for Australia’s biosecurity system, with over 238,000 biosecurity risk items intercepted at…
National carp control plan

National Carp Control Plan published

  • Statement
  • Fisheries
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, together with the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC), have published the…
Biosecurity Response Zone

FMD Biosecurity Response Zone extended to June 2023

  • Media release
  • Foot-and-mouth disease
The Biosecurity (Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Biosecurity Response Zone) Determination 2022 covering relevant international airports has been…
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) preparedness bolstered by reunion of EuFMD training participants

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) preparedness bolstered by reunion of EuFMD training participants

  • Media release
  • Foot-and-mouth disease
Together with the European Commission for the Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (EuFMD), Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mark Schipp, hosted…
Earth cracks

Have your say on the National Soil Action Plan

  • Media release
  • Science
Public consultation is now open on Australia’s first national action plan on soil.
Sea diver examine marine pests

Port workshop to send marine pests packing

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
A new workshop on 7 October 2022 will present research findings and seek stakeholder feedback on how design of ports and selection of building…
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No room for complacency with foot and mouth disease

  • Media release
  • Foot-and-mouth disease
Travellers should remain vigilant of the risks posed by foot and mouth disease (FMD) and other pests and diseases when coming back to Australia.
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Foot-and-mouth disease and biosecurity explained for young Aussies

  • News
  • Foot-and-mouth disease
Everyone has a role in preventing harmful pests and diseases from entering Australia.
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Submission to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee

  • News
  • Foot-and-mouth disease
Submission to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee for its inquiry into the Adequacy of Australia’s biosecurity…
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All-access airport tour to demonstrate our foot-and-mouth defences to industry

  • News
  • Foot-and-mouth disease
To show our commitment to keeping foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) out of Australia, we recently hosted meat and livestock industry leaders on a tour…
Biosecurity officer examining plant pest and diseases

Plant pest focus sharpened ahead of National Science Week

  • Media release
  • Plants
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has provided funding for the upgrade of two key scientific identification tools for plant pests…