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Biosecurity Compliance and Enforcement

Detect and Protect An Australian biosecurity podcast Episode 9 Host: Steve Peios Guest: Peter Timson Peter Timson, First Assistant Secretary of the Biosecurity Compliance and Enforcement division, discusses how the department prevents and manages biosecurity risks both offshore and…
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C Kelly

​From: Christine Kelly [kellyc126@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, 4 July 2011 3:42 PM To: BA - Plant Biosecurity Contact Subject: Imports Dear Sir I am an employee of an apple orchard in Batlow NSW. I have…
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Strengthening Indigenous Collaboration: Insights from the Northern Australia Indigenous Biosecurity Ranger Forum

The Northern Australia Indigenous Biosecurity Ranger Forum was a dynamic three-day program filled with practical sessions, workshops, and panel discussions. It provided the perfect opportunity for staff in the Chief Environmental Biosecurity Office to engage in thought-provoking discussions,…
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Antimicrobial resistance

What is antimicrobial resistance? Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest threats to both human and animal health. AMR can affect anyone, of any age, and in any country. AMR occurs when germs that can cause infections become resistant to medicines, such as antibiotics, that are used…
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Rewarding the best of biosecurity

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Australian Biosecurity Awards.The awards recognise individuals, groups and organisations that have shown a commitment to supporting and promoting Australia’s biosecurity and the systems that underpin it.Nominations can be made by anyone with an interest in the…
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Indigenous rangers roundtable informs future of northern Australia’s biosecurity

Biosecurity and safeguarding were front of mind at the Indigenous Rangers Biosecurity roundtable in the Northern Territory.Held on Larrakia Country, it was the first major in-person ranger event since 2019.Indigenous Ranger organisations contracted to undertake biosecurity surveillance are…
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New short film shares First Nations perspectives on environmental biosecurity

Filmed amidst the stunning native forests of Queensland and New South Wales, ‘Roots of Resilience’ tells the story of the deep connection between forests and First Nations culture, and the threat posed by the devastating plant disease – myrtle rust.Interviews with Australia’s Indigenous rangers,…
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Australia’s First Biosecurity Detector Dog Handlers Part 2: Dog and Human Behaviour

Detect and Protect An Australian biosecurity podcast Series 2 Episode 3 Host: Casey Baines Guest: Harry Smithard Harry was one of the first detector dog handlers along with Rachel from our previous episode. In this podcast Harry outlines the initial challenges of the detector dog program…
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Regional Forestry Hubs

There are 11 Regional Forestry Hubs across Australia, which were established under the National Forestry Industry Plan 2018. The Australian Government’s A Better Plan for Forestry and Forest Products 2022-23 Budget measure has committed to an additional $8.6 million over three years from 2024-25…
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Innovation Pilots Initiative

About Innovation PilotsThe Innovation Pilots team works with Governments, Industry and the community, as well as partnering through the Catalysing Australia Biosecurity (CAB) initiative, to test new technologies and approaches to support a strong national biosecurity system, prepare for future…
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