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Biosecurity has played a critical role in reducing risk and shaping our nation to become one of the few countries in the world to remain free from the world’s most invasive pests and diseases.
While our status as an island nation has been a key factor in maintaining this position a number of…
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Date of Issue: 14 November 2016 Date of Effect: Immediately
Attention
Industries:Export EstablishmentsIndustry bodies - DA, AELC, AFGC, ARA, AHBIC Licensed exporters…
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OCVO plays a key role in stepping up Australia’s animal health and biosecurity engagement with the Pacific community and working with Timor-Leste and Indonesia to improve resilience against animal disease threats.
A team from OCVO’s Pacific Engagement Program for Animal Health (PEPAH) recently…
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The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) – Northern Australia is well and truly up and running, led by Australian Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Beth Cookson. Over the past twelve months, Dr Cookson has recruited a small team of specialists to strengthen engagement and increase…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is working in collaboration with the Solomon Islands Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) on initiatives to address biosecurity challenges in the Pacific region.
These initiatives are focusing on building local capabilities that…
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30 August 2023
In mid-2023, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) adopted a new Terrestrial Animal Health Code chapter for equine piroplasmosis (infection with Theileria equi and/or Babesia caballi). The new chapter for equine piroplasmosis includes:
Recommendations for…
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3 May 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All Customs Brokers, Importers or Biosecurity Industry Participants
What has changed?
On 7 April 2022, the department successfully implemented an innovative automation solution for Self-Assessed Clearance (SAC) screening. The automation will improve…
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If your livestock are showing signs of foot-and-mouth disease, immediately call the
Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888
(free call within Australia)
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a serious threat to Australia’s animal health and trade. Livestock workers, producers, and large animal…
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17 December 2021
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify stakeholders of updates to the Plant Exports Management System (PEMS).
Summary of changes and key points
The following updates have been made to PEMS
Automatic validation of ‘Accredited Farm Block Numbers’ and ‘…
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18 April 2024We invite you to comment on the draft report by 17 June 2024. The second draft report is available for review and comment on our Have Your Say website haveyoursay.agriculture.gov.au.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has conducted a review of the biosecurity risks…
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