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Watch farm biosecurity videosThe 2007 equine influenza (horse flu) outbreak in Australia was a timely reminder of why biosecurity is both beneficial and necessary. Regardless of whether you own a large or small property, you are responsible for keeping your animals, plants/crops free from weeds,…
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Australia depends heavily on imported seeds to produce a wide range of crops, including vegetables. Large quantities of these seeds are imported into Australia annually.
The distribution of pathogens (that cause disease) associated with seed is expanding across the world and new biosecurity risks…
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Australia's biosecurity policy is based on the assessment and management of pest and disease risk to human, animal and plant health and the environment. We manage the risk associated with imported products in various ways.
The importation of some products is, by law, subject to certain…
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31 August 2023
Who does this notice affect?
All vessel owners, operators, masters, and shipping agents who represent international cruise vessels in preparing for arrival in Australian territory and providing pre-arrival reporting.
What has changed?
Revised Live Plant Conveyance Log form
The…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has renewed its commitment to grow and diversify overseas markets for Australia’s primary producers via a highly successful network of agricultural counsellors.Deputy Secretary for Agricultural Trade and Regulation Tina Hutchison said…
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Do you know someone in Australia who is helping improve soil health and inspiring others? Nominations for the 2022 General Jeffery Soil Health Award are open.Now in its second year, the award recognises the work of people who care for soil health and who are educating or inspiring others to do so.…
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Australia's commercial fishing and aquaculture industry is worth around $3.6 billion per year (ABARES 2023) and employs about 17,000 people (ABARES 2019). Each year, Commonwealth managed fisheries generate over $370 million in value alone, which represents about 27% of the total value of…
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Import conditions for fresh ginger from Fiji are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON), making the import of these goods possible.
A decision to import fresh ginger from Fiji into Australia is a commercial decision between an importer in Australia and a supplier in…
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Date: April 2009
To: Biosecurity Australia
Subject: Comments on Biosecuirity Australia Advice 2009/06 - Draft IRA report for ornamental finfish with respect to Iridoviruses
If there are restrictions…
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From: Liz.Middleton@csiro.au [mailto:Liz.Middleton@csiro.au] On Behalf Of Gordon.Abraham@csiro.au
Sent: Tuesday, 19 May 2009 2:26 PM To: Mitchell, Jillian - BA Cc: Liz.Middleton@csiro.au
Subject:…
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