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In 1999 all Australian fisheries ministers endorsed the “National Policy on Fisheries Bycatch”. The “Commonwealth Policy on Fisheries Bycatch”1 (bycatch policy) was released in 2000,…
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To support implementation of the Biosecurity Act 2015 we have released an interactive learning tool to help clients and stakeholders gain a deeper understanding of the legislation and the changes for individuals and businesses.
The Introduction to the Biosecurity Act Interactive Learning tool…
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Australian Government policy is to recover the full cost of delivering export regulatory services. Under the Australian Government Charging Framework, we must regularly document changes to regulatory charging activities through a Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS).
Background
On 1 July…
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The National Statement on Animal Welfare (national statement) reflects the shared commitment by Australian, state and territory Agriculture Ministers to jointly lead the renewal of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS).The national statement identifies opportunities for sustainable…
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Afforestation
Afforestation is the establishment of new forest in an area that was not previously covered by forest.
Agroforestry
See farm forestry.
Apiculture
The keeping of honey bees.
Biological…
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19 December 2013
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of a draft risk analysis report to consider a proposal for the release of the geometrid moth Eueupithecia sp.2 for the biological control of the weed Parkinsonia aculeata. The draft report is being issued for 30…
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18 July 2018
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the draft report for the proposed release of the gall fly Cecidochares connexa for the biological control of the weed Chromolaena odorata (commonly known as chromolaena).
The draft report proposes that the…
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All plants imported into Australia, regardless of end use, have the potential to become weeds in Australia. Having a system to screen new plant introductions for weed potential reduces the chances of new weeds entering Australia.
Since the 1800s, new plant species have been introduced into…
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2 May 2018 The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) held its first face-to-face meeting on 2 May 2018 in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. As agreed by the National Biosecurity Committee (…
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Background
In December 2005, the then Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation directed the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) to undertake a number of actions to improve…
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