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Land cover is the observed biophysical cover on the Earth's surface. This includes native vegetation, soils, exposed rocks and water bodies as well as anthropogenic elements such as plantations, crops and built environments. The capacity to measure and report change and trend in land and ground…
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20 March 2020
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial and non-commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed?
To assist the department in managing the…
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Our department has around 4,000 employees. We are committed to protecting the health of plants and animals in our region and improving trade and the biosecurity systems between Pacific Island countries and Australia.
To help you get a better idea of how we work we invite you to take a peek inside…
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DownloadDocumentPagesFile size Black spined toad fact sheet PDF 2991 KBIf you have difficulty accessing this file, visit web accessibility for assistance.The black spined toad is found in China, southern…
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The Operational Science and Surveillance’s (OSS) Entomology team at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) have just experienced their busiest Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) season to date, dealing with a record number of detections.The team has 41 dedicated diagnostic…
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A man involved in an illegal wildlife trafficking ring has been sentenced to 9 months in prison after pleading guilty to 3 offences related to smuggling exotic animals into Australia.Jesse Sayeg admitted to illegally importing live tortoises and turtles in Caloundra Magistrates Court in Queensland…
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Importer supply chain trial updateOur proof-of-concept trial of new arrangements for imported cargo is well underway.See our latest updatesWe work with the import cargo and shipping industries to protect Australia from harmful pests and diseases.See more on biosecurity requirements you must meet…
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31 May 2017
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers of uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers.
What has changed?
The department can now provide detailed risk management measures for marinated prawn…
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The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer requires a phase out of methyl bromide for applications other than quarantine and pre-shipment purposes by January 2005.
Methyl bromide is a chemical used to fumigate soil before planting and for post-harvest treatment and…
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The following documents relate to the draft pest risk analysis report for Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae associated with Actinidia propagative material
Biosecurity Australia initiated this pest…
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