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Nationally consistent and regularly updated ground cover information is a critical indicator for environmental targets related to soil erosion and land management in Australia. Ground cover or vegetation cover reduces soil erosion, increases water infiltration, enables carbon sequestration and…
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In 2005, through the then Primary Industries Ministerial Council (PIMC), the Australian, state and Northern Territory governments, rural R&D corporations, CSIRO, and universities jointly developed the National Primary Industries Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) Framework to…
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The National Framework for the Management of Established Pests and Diseases of National Significance (the framework) is a key deliverable of the Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity (IGAB).…
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On 28 May 2021, the independent Panel released its final report on the review of the pesticides and veterinary medicines regulatory system in Australia.The final report and report resources are available for download.Final Report of the Independent Review of the Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines…
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Following on from the Making General Surveillance Work project, ABARES has developed a draft Guide for Program Design, Monitoring and Evaluation of General Surveillance Programs. It provides step-by-step support for general surveillance program coordinators and teams to design general surveillance…
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I have submitted my final report Future structure and governance arrangements for the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) to Senator the Hon Murray Watt, Minister for Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry for the government’s consideration.
Consistent with my terms of…
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The Northern Australia Biosecurity Framework Reference provides strategic advice on, and support for, a collaborative approach to the delivery of biosecurity in northern Australia. It builds on and supersedes the Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy (NAQS) Steering Committee.The Reference Group…
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This indicator outlines the support that the legal system gives to the sustainable management of forests. A legal system that ensures transparency and public participation in policy and decision-making processes supports the continuous improvements in sustainable forest management.Key information…
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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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[expand all]Executive Summary In 2008 the Productivity Commission released a report on the regulation of chemicals and plastics 1. In response, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) directed the…
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