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World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week 2024 kicks off on 18 November in an effort to promote awareness and action on the dangers of this significant threat.The theme for 2024 is “Educate. Advocate. Act Now.” and calls on the global community to take solid actions in response to AMR.…
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Australia has just concluded its largest-ever defence exercise — Talisman Sabre 2025 — and the department played a critical role in ensuring this complex multinational operation was underpinned by strong biosecurity measures from the outset. With 19 nations participating in a series of high-tempo,…
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20 May 2019 Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers…
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Livestock producers across Australia must be alert for signs of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in their animals. LSD is a nationally notifiable disease and you MUST report any suspected signs immediately to the Emergency Animal Disease hotline on 1800 675 888. Save this hotline number in…
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, May 2023
This page outlines the information that must be included with an application to import the following products:
Goods for Animal consumption (including stockfeed, petfood, aquaculture feed)
Bulk ingredients for use in the manufacture…
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Grants to realise big ideas for agriculture from young rural innovatorsCongratulations to our 2022 Science Award winners!Congratulations to Dr Stephanie Kerr from the Queensland University of Technology who was awarded the ultimate honour of the Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia’s…
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Watch the biosecurity videos on the department's YouTube channelThe six short biosecurity videos on this page focus on the practical steps that you can take to reduce the biosecurity risk to your property. There are six videos (or audio versions) covering:On-farm Biosecurity‘Biosecurity’ is…
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Mice and diseaseMice can carry diseases such as leptospirosis. When handling baits, dead mice or items contaminated by mice, wear gloves and protective clothing. Always wash your hands with soap and water, especially before handling food or drinks, or smoking.Watch our video featuring Australia’s…
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Biosecurity conditions apply to all commodities imported into Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015 and subordinate legislation.Prior to importing goods into the Indian Ocean Territories (IOT), please refer to the relevant subordinate legislation below to…
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In September 2007, the Hon. Mr Ian Callinan AC was appointed Commissioner to conduct an independent inquiry into the outbreak of equine influenza in Australia.The Report of the Equine Influenza Inquiry was released by The Hon. Tony Burke MP, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, on 12…
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