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Our Transformation Action Plan identifies the actions we will take to uplift our leadership and culture, collaboration, delivery, people and resourcing and risk capabilities.
Our goal through this plan is to be a proactive leader to deliver a more sustainable and prosperous Australia through…
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Tree and timber pests include species of fungi, beetles, and nematodes. These can infest and kill forest, farm and street trees.The National Action Plan for Pests of Trees and Timber is a nationally agreed approach to: prevent the introduction of pests of trees and timberprepare for a…
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The National Soil Action Plan 2023 to 2028 is now available. Visit the National Soil Action Plan page to find out more.Why soil is importantSoil, like air and water, is a fundamental need for life on earth. Soil is home to more than 25 per cent of our planet’s biodiversity and 95 per cent of the…
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Sea containers and breakbulk cargo from countries and ports identified as having high levels of contamination, or high-risk pests, are considered to be high-risk pathways.We refer to these as Country Action List (CAL) locations.Sea containers and break-bulk cargo that originate or arrive from these…
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A hitchhiker (or contaminating) pest is one that can ‘hitch a ride’ into the country. They come in on containers, goods or travellers’ luggage on ships and aircraft. They can also arrive on cargo such as cars, tyres or machinery.These pests can remain hidden and undetected for a long time.…
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains one of the biggest threats to both human and animal health. Addressing AMR is a global endeavour that requires coordinated action to minimise impacts on people, animals and our shared environment. Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi,…
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Australia remains free from the highly contagious strain of H5 avian influenza (bird flu) (specifically clade 2.3.4.4b) that continues to spread overseas.This strain has caused illness and death in poultry, wild birds and mammals overseas. If it reaches Australia, this disease would have…
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Public consultation is now open on Australia’s first national action plan on soil.
First Assistant Secretary of Portfolio Strategy and Climate Policy at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry, Nick Blong, invited all stakeholders across the broad range of sectors supporting healthy…
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