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Invasive pests and diseases can cause crops to fail and livestock to die. This can destroy peoples’ livelihoods.
Australia has a rigorous biosecurity system. It protects our country, countries in our region and countries we trade with.
To prevent pests and diseases from entering Australia, we…
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Authors: Ahmed Hafi, Jenny Eather and Graeme Garner
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Scrapie could threaten Australia's sheep meat exports, valued at $2.5 billion in 2015–16
This ABARES report presents estimates of the economic impact of a hypothetical outbreak of scrapie in Australia's sheep and goat…
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The department has rigorous and highly effective import declaration, inspection and import treatment requirements in place to reduce the risk of harmful pests and diseases getting into and establishing in Australia.Despite this, a small percentage of imported items may still contain a hitchhiking…
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Authors: Nyree Stenekes, Rob Kancans, Bill BinksHome ports of recreational boat operators, national Source: ABARES domestic boater survey, 2017.Domestic recreational boat trips in the past 12 months, national Source: ABARES domestic boater survey, 2017.BackgroundThis report presents key…
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Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES)
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO); CSIRO Forests in the landscape research area
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Department of Climate…
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National Farmers’ FederationAnimal welfare is a critical aspect of sustainable agriculture, ensuring the ethical treatment of animals and supporting the health and productivity of livestock. It also impacts social licence to operate and trade, and is critical in meeting the increasing consumer…
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15 August 2025Meeting CommuniquéCommonwealth, State, and Territory Agriculture Ministers met virtually on Friday, 15 August 2025. The meeting was chaired by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Hon Julie Collins MP. The Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry…
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Key maps from the latest updates to Australia's State of the Forests ReportBelow are the key maps from the latest updates to Australia’s State of the Forests Report.
Australia's forest, by forest categoryThis map shows the extent and distribution of Australia's forests by forest category. PNG…
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If your livestock are showing signs of foot-and-mouth disease, immediately call theEmergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888(free call within Australia)Livestock producers must be alert for signs of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in their animals regardless of where they are in…
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Version 13The Australian Export Meat Inspection System (AEMIS) is an integrated set of controls specified and verified by the government that ensure the safety, suitability and integrity of Australian meat and meat products. Underpinning AEMIS are objective hygiene and performance standards that…
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