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OverviewIn 2023, AUSVETPLAN Response strategy: Lumpy skin disease Version 5.1 was published on the AHA website. Updates included relevant learnings from Exercise LSD2, a government and industry exercise held in December 2022 to test components of the previous version of the AUSVETPLAN Response…
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OverviewAnimal Health Australia (AHA) developed the National Biosecurity Manual for the Ratite Industry. It was funded by AgriFutures and in collaboration with ratite industries.The manual was published in September 2023.Project Lead: AHAProject Contact: aha@animalhealthaustralia.com.au …
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OverviewAustralia has world-leading livestock traceability systems and an ongoing reform agenda ensuring these systems not only continue to meet but surpass future needs. This is key to preserving our biosecurity and enhancing export trade.In 2022, Australia’s Commonwealth and state and territory…
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OverviewOn 13 July 2023, the National Agricultural Traceability Strategy 2023 to 2033 (the strategy) was launched by Australian Agriculture Ministers. It aims to provide a nationally coordinated approach to enhancing traceability for biosecurity, trade, food safety and other outcomes.The strategy…
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OverviewAgriFutures Australia funded a consultancy to investigate traceability options for the deer industry. This project was completed in June 2024.Project Lead: AgriFutures AustraliaProject Contact: animalplan@aff.gov.au Project Status: CompleteObjective alignment:7 – Improve the integrity…
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05 November 2025Who does this notice affect?All importers of plants, cats and/or dogs who will be required to use the check status function within the Post Entry Biosecurity System during the period of this service disruption.InformationStart time:As of: 11:52 Thursday 09 October 2025 (AEDT).The…
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05 November 2025Who does this notice affect?All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment during this planned maintenance period (e.g. clients required to use the Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS).…
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Dr Kirsty RichardsDr Kirsty Richards is a highly experienced veterinarian with over 20 years in the field. Throughout her career she has demonstrated exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to advance biosecurity standards across the industry.As the Industry and Government Liaison Manager…
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Dr Nerida DonovanFor over 25 years Dr Nerida Donovan has led a citrus pathology program that enables government and industry to combat citrus biosecurity threats and support industry sustainability.Dr Donovan and her team are recognised as the premier laboratory in Australia for the detection,…
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Dr Allison CrookDr Allison Crook has dedicated almost 30 years to animal health and biosecurity, driving positive outcomes for industry, the environment, communities and government. Widely recognised for her analytical and strategic thinking, Dr Crook is highly respected by government and industry…
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