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News and alertsSee latest announcements that may affect how you import plant and plant products.Subscribe to receive import industry advice notices.Imported bulk grain poses a high biosecurity risk. It can provide a direct pathway for exotic plant and animal pests and diseases that can harm…
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Monday, 15 May 2023
Meeting Communiqué
Commonwealth, state, and territory Agriculture Ministers met virtually on Monday 15 May 2023.
Commonwealth Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt welcomed new members the Hon …
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Disembarking crew
Increased intervention and a stronger enforcement approach is currently in place to keep African Swine Fever (ASF) out of Australia. Passengers and crew must not remove jerky, biltong and other pork products from the vessel. See Keeping ASF out of Australia.
The department…
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The Office of the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) is a team of scientists and policy makers who support the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer (ACVO), Dr Beth Cookson in the delivery of her role and responsibilities.
The ACVO is the primary representative of, and advisor to, the…
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The 25 indicators listed here have been updated since Australia's State of the Forests Report 2018.Indicator 1.1a Area of forest by forest type and tenure - updated December 2023:1.1a.i Forest area by type (2023)1.1a.ii Forest area by tenure (2023)1.1a.iii Forest area in Regional Forest Agreement…
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National Standard Advisory CommitteeThe National Standard Advisory Committee (NSAC) is the principal technical committee for the department's National Standard for Organic and Bio-dynamic Produce (the National Standard). The NSAC is a technical committee of individuals, acting independently…
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Food, plant material and animal products that you bring or send to Australia may introduce harmful pests and diseases that could devastate our valuable agriculture and tourism industries, and unique environment. Before these goods are allowed into the country, they are assessed by the Department of…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 28 June 2023, a northwest cloud band brought widespread rainfall, extending from northern Western Australia to the southeast of the country. Falls of up to 100 millimetres were recorded in northern Western…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 18 September 2024, a series of cold fronts and low-pressure systems brought rainfall to parts of northern and south-eastern Australia, with other areas largely dry.Across cropping regions, rainfall totals of between…
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Southern NSW Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (hosted by Charles Sturt University)In 2022, the Southern NSW Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (the Hub) started the Managing Biosecurity Risks project in a significant step toward engaging regional communities to strengthen…
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