Search Results
Biosecurity Matters
To receive an email notification of future editions, subscribe to Biosecurity Matters.
Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human health…
- Last modified
We are building on past investment to find better solutions to combat some of Australia's worst established pest animals and weeds.To help protect Australia’s agriculture and our environment against pests, this program is investing $30.3 million to provide lasting legacy to farmers, land managers…
- Last modified
Australia is home to about 400 shark and ray species out of the 1,100 or so species found worldwide. Around 160 of these species are believed to be only found in Australian waters.Australia has joined with other states in committing to ensure the conservation and management of sharks and their long…
- Last modified
Following the July 2025 announcement detailing the $139.8 million sheep industry transition assistance package, several programs have now been implemented.Progress has been made across key sub-programs within the Producer and Supply Chain Program, aimed at assisting sheep producers and supply chain…
- Last modified
23 October 2018
Who does this notice affect?
Brokers, importers and biosecurity industry participants (BIP’s) operating under the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Class 19.2 Approved Arrangement: Automatic entry processing for commodities (AEPCOMM).
What has changed?
The…
- Last modified
ABARES is seeking submissions to inform its review of the Australian chicken meat industry and has released an Issues Paper to assist.Submissions can be made via Have Your Say until 30 May 2025, including via written submissions or through a guided portal. Submissions are open to all…
- Last modified
We conduct regular reviews of the live animal export trade. Our aim is to improve animal welfare in livestock exports. Recommendations from these reviews inform our policy and standards development.
We also consider feedback from:
industry stakeholders
independent reviews
scientific…
- Last modified
The roadmap describes how we plan to develop the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS), informed by broad consultation. Keep checking this page for updates as the AAWS is developed. Pathway to AAWS development
Time points…
- Last modified