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This Privacy PolicyAbout this Privacy PolicyThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) recognises the importance of protecting your privacy and personal information. The department respects your right to privacy and complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy…
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Outbreaks of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, are on the rise globally. HPAI is a highly contagious disease that affect poultry and birds, and it can spread to other species, including humans. Australia is currently free of HPAI, however we need to remain vigilant for any…
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There are 300,000 doses of a vaccine against the serious cattle virus that causes lumpy skin disease (LSD) that have been secured in an agreement that will help Australia prepare for potential future outbreaks.
LSD, which also affects buffalo, has been reported in Indonesia but Australia remains…
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9 August 2017
Purpose
The purpose of this Industry Advice Notice is to advise that the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) has released the work plan for the export of nectarines from Australia to the People’s Republic of China.
Summary of changes and key points
The…
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12 September 2017
Species: All livestock
Country: All
For information:
Livestock Exporters
LiveCorp
Australian Livestock Export Industry (ALEC)
Department Officers
Purpose
To remind livestock exporters of the department’s requirement for independent auditing of Exporter…
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28 August 2017PurposeThe purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to provide notice of upcoming changes to the Plant Export Operations Manual (PEOM) for horticulture products.Summary of…
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Detect and Protect
An Australian biosecurity podcast
Series 2 Episode 2
Host: Casey Baines
Guest: Rachel Holdforth
Rachel Holdforth was one of the very first detector dog handlers. Rachel talks us through the initial pairing of detector dogs with handlers, matching dog and handler…
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23 January 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Import-related biosecurity treatment stakeholders, including all importers, brokerages, onshore approved arrangement holders, overseas government and treatment industry entities, relevant domestic state and territory government agencies, and other…
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The introduction and spread of marine species into and around Australian waters through biofouling, or in a ship’s ballast water, can harm fisheries, threaten healthy fish habitats and have widespread economic and health effects.
Marine pest biosecurity is an important part of the department’s…
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Review of import conditions for brassicaceous vegetable seeds for sowing
We have completed a review of import conditions for brassicaceous vegetable seeds for sowing.
When we conduct a review of import conditions, we:
review the science on pests of concern
assess and analyse biosecurity…
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