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We are working to keep our agriculture industries strong and safeguard our environment and heritage during the COVID-19 outbreak.We know the importance of our agriculture sectors. Feeding our nation is an essential service. We want to ensure high-quality produce can reach domestic and overseas…
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The Australian Government made a commitment to strengthen animal welfare and increase accountability and transparency for animal welfare in livestock exports.The Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports’ role was expanded to include animal welfare-related objectives and functions. This forms the…
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The Australian Biosecurity Awards recognise significant commitment to our nation’s biosecurity system.These are the recipients for 2025.Read the announcement for this year’s winners.Winners
Dr Allison CrookDr David Banks Biosecurity Lifetime Achievement Award…
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We provide reports of inspection data and surveys on imported foods.Imported food inspection dataWe refer imported foods for inspection and testing under our Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS).We publish summary data about our imported food inspections.12-monthly reports2024January to December…
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The Australian Government has committed $27 million for the Scaling Success Program.The Program opened for applications on 17 October and closed on 04 December 2025 at 9:00pm (AEDT).The program will make available grants of between $100,000 and $3 million (GST exclusive) to enable selected FDF…
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The Future Drought Fund will fund five Nuffield Australia Drought Resilience Scholarships in 2027. To be considered for a 2027 scholarship, you apply in 2026.Applications for the 2027 Nuffield Australia Drought Resilience Scholarships will open on Monday 16 February 2026.Learn more about the…
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When entering an Australian port, international vessels must comply with the:Biosecurity Act 2015First Point of Entry Biosecurity Determinations.Vessels must arrive at a first point of entry (FPOE) unless we grant prior approval to arrive at a non-first point of entry. Find out about:Vessels…
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Five fortunate biosecurity trainees of the Indigenous Ranger Biosecurity Program had the unique opportunity earlier this year, to step behind the scenes at the department’s Melbourne-based Post Entry Quarantine (PEQ) facility.
This immersive field trip…
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Veterinarians working on the land in rural and regional areas do a lot more than treat individual animals. They are also one of Australia’s frontline defences against exotic diseases that could seriously harm our agriculture, economy and communities.Being able to recognise, diagnose and control the…
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