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29 May 2012
Purpose
To remind industry again of IAN 2012/19 that prescribed goods must be free from live pests and contaminants before the goods are presented for export inspection.
Background
Overseas plant protection organisations have recently advised DAFF Biosecurity of unacceptable levels…
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Australian Food Statistics 2007 provides a comprehensive analysis of food industry trends and statistics for the past year.
Australian Food Statistics 2007 PDF [1.0 MB, 152 pages…
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The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has completed its group pest risk analysis (PRA) for thrips and orthotospoviruses on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut-flower and foliage imports.
As our first group PRA, we considered the biosecurity risk posed by plant-feeding thrips insects (…
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Outbreak.gov.au has had a makeover! We’re making it easier for you to find information on how to respond, prevent and prepare for exotic pest and disease outbreaks in Australia. We’ve simplified our site so it’s easier to find key information about pest and…
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Hitchhiker surveillance officer Daniel Contarini installs the Brisbane suction trap at an AA.
A newly developed insect trap that targets winged exotic insects is being tested before it’s rolled out nationally.
Our Operational Science and Surveillance…
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Australian forest profiles: 2019 (latest) series
Australia's forests – overview
Acacia forest
Callitris forest
Casuarina forest
Eucalypt forest
Mangrove forest
Melaleuca forest
Rainforest
Commercial plantations
The 2019 Australian forest profiles are drawn from Australia's State of…
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It is common for Australian registered vessels to ply waters beyond the 12 nautical mile limit as part of their daily activities or operations. Vessels that exceed this limit and which are exposed to another conveyance (vessel or aircraft), or go to an international port will be subject to…
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22 December 2022Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial and non-commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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6 March 2009
Biosecurity Australia Advice 2009/04
This Biosecurity Australia Advice informs stakeholders that Biosecurity Australia has undertaken an assessment for recognition of northern China…
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The Australian plague locust, Chortoicetes terminifera, is the most important pest species of locust in Australia due to the large areas infested, the frequency of outbreaks and its ability to produce several generations in a year.
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Description of Australian plague locust…
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