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News and AlertsTomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) was detected in August 2024 in the Northern Adelaide Plains, South Australia.The detection is the first time the virus has been confirmed in Australia.South Australia’s Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is responding to the…
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Australians love raising chickens and other pet birds in their backyards. However, allowing wild birds to access your chicken coop places your birds’ health at unnecessary risk.This is because migratory birds that come to Australia can carry avian influenza (or bird flu) and spread the disease.…
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We have completed our review of biosecurity import requirements for dogs and cats and their semen from approved countries.Steps to complete this risk analysisWhen we do a risk analysis, we:start the risk analysis by reviewing the science on pests and diseases of concernassess and analyse…
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Biosecurity remains a national priority to protect our food security, agricultural industries and the environment. This focus continues to drive the demand for training resources and ensures that necessary skills and knowledge are in place to respond to and manage biosecurity incidents.DAFF is…
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Two travellers have received civil penalties totalling $54,000 following multiple attempts to circumvent Australia’s biosecurity laws and conceal more than 240 live fish through Melbourne International Airport.
The ornamental fish in water were found during…
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September 28 will mark the 18th annual World Rabies Day, which is an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for actions to support the elimination of the disease worldwide.The theme for this year is ‘Breaking Rabies Boundaries’, chosen to highlight the ‘need to go beyond the norm and to break…
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In March, stakeholder engagement activities were conducted across several villages in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea (PNG) to raise awareness of Australian biosecurity requirements.These visits targeted residents from villages who visit Torres Strait for traditional trading and other…
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New mosquito traps are being tested at Brisbane International Airport to prevent the spread of serious mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever, chikungunya and Zika virus.The traps target aggressive exotic mosquitoes like the Asian tiger mosquito and the yellow fever mosquito.Imported from the…
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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 more than just a photo opportunity.National Science Week was a great chance to showcase Spot’s skills and tools to protect Australia’s economy,…
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Biosecurity: A Systems Perspective is a new book produced by researchers from the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA), hosted by the University of Melbourne. The publication is a result of cutting-edge, Australian Government funded research aimed at addressing biosecurity…
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