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Asian honey bees (Apis cerana) were detected in 2007 in the Cairns area of Queensland. Eradication was attempted but the bees became established and have since been found in Cairns, at Mareeba and Lake Eacham, and as far south as Innisfail. Most Asian honey bee detections have been in the city…
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Fireweed and African Boxthorn are major weeds with economic, environmental, and social impacts. A new National Best Practice Management Manual for Fireweed (Senecio madagascariensis) and a revised edition of the National Best Practice Management Manual for African Boxthorn (Lycium ferocissimum) are…
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The National Biosecurity Statement presents a shared vision for Australia’s biosecurity.
Developed by a working group of industry and environmental groups and government, the statement sets out:
a national vision and goals
clear roles and responsibilities
priorities and principles for…
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7-8 June 2017 The National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) met on 7 and 8 June 2017 in Darwin, Northern Territory. The Committee took the opportunity to recognise and thank Western Australia…
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The sections below are key information from Australia's State of the Forests Report. This information provides important context for users of the Forests Australia website.Forest definitionThe definition of forest used by Australia's National Forest Inventory is:An area, incorporating all living…
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Date of issue: 03 August 2021
Date of effect: Immediately
Reference number: MAA2021-17
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies, Seafood Export Consultative Committee
Export establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment—Central and…
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Dairy is one of Australia’s most important rural industries, producing about 8.8 billion litres of milk in 2022-23 and directly employing approximately 33,500 people. It is the third-largest rural industry in Australia generating $6.1 billion in farm gate value in 2022-23. The majority of milk…
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Key information on Australia’s forests is presented here. Detailed information on Australia's forests is available from Australia’s State of the Forests Report. Preparation of Australia’s State of the Forests Report is a commitment made by governments in the National Forest Policy Statement.…
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As populations in Australia and around the world grow, so too does the demand for sustainable sources of seafood.Seafood demand in Australia has increased considerably over the last 3 decades. Currently, Australia’s consumer demand for seafood exceeds the supply from domestic production and…
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