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List of hitchhiker pest host countries or regions

Publication detailsThis list is referenced in sections 6 and 56 of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021, section 43 of the Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods—Christmas Island) Determination 2016, section 44 of the Biosecurity (…
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Supporting Agricultural Showmen and Women Program

The Australian Government has provided a total of $8.3 million funding to support travelling showmen and women. The Supporting Agricultural Showmen and Women program helps eligible travelling show businesses to meet operational costs, such as showground rental fees and guild/association…
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Application for the transfer or release of biosecurity risk material

​​Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2025Complete the Application for the transfer or release of biosecurity material form to apply for a permit to:transfer biological material currently held in an approved arrangement (AA) site to another AA site or multiple AA…
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Office locations

National office Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Postal Address: GPO Box 858, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia Street address: Agriculture House 70 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra 2601, Australia Telephone: +61 2 6272 3933 Office contacts [expand all] Adelaide Street address:…
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AWTG Communiqué November 2021

Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Livestock at Processing Facilities and Establishments AWTG 07-22 noted an update from Queensland that the scientific literature review commissioned by AWTG to inform the development of the new standards and guidelines is in its final stages, with peer…
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Concerns

​​4.1 Introduction 4.2 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander interests in forested areas 4.3 Relevant Commonwealth obligations and assessments 4.4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander role in the…
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Biosecurity Week focusses on avian influenza

As Australia recovers from its most significant avian disease incident in 50 years, attention has turned towards preparing for the next possible avian influenza outbreak – a more virulent strain that has caused deaths in poultry and wild birds and mammals across the globe.The recent H7 high…
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RFA History

​​​​​​The recent history of Australia's native forest management is rife with conflict. No one disagreed that the forests were important to us all. The stumbling block was the diverse range of opinions on their management and use.The first comprehensive national attempt to settle the conflict was…
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Announcement information paper - commencement of a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh longan fruit (Dimocarpus longan) from Vietnam

​​​​​​​​​Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, March 2018 The purpose of the Announcement Information Paper is to provide background information about the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh longan fruit from Vietnam. Its intended audience is stakeholders with an interest…
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1.6. Increasing carbon storage

About carbon Carbon is an amazing atom. It loves to bond with other atoms, which is why it has been called 'the glue of life'. Carbon is the fourth most abundant element in the universe. It is found in all organic matter, and makes up a large proportion of all…
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