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Help us build our team of Junior Biosecurity Officers.Uncover fun activities and curriculum-linked resources to learn about biosecurity in Australia. Boost your biosecurity awareness and discover your role in protecting our way of life.What is biosecurityBio –…
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The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization recently indicated that global agricultural production would need to increase by 70 percent by 2050 in order to meet the rising international…
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The National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) met on 19 and 20 March 2025 in Canberra. The meeting was co-chaired by Justine Saunders (Deputy Secretary, Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) and Rachel Chay (Deputy Director General & Chief Biosecurity Officer,…
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OverviewInspect entire consignment, and remove commodity units that show evidence of being infested.Examples include grading and removal of fruit, vegetables, wood, bulbs or plants for planting that show evidence of being infested.Evaluating the efficacy of this measure requires evidence that the…
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Date of Issue: 03 July 2015
Date of Effect: Immediate
Attention:
Industries - Dairy, Export Establishments, Licensed exporters, Relevant State Regulatory Authorities
Department of Agriculture - Central and Regional offices
Affected Markets: Russia
Further information: Please contact…
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Date of Issue: 03 July 2015Date of Effect: ImmediateAttention:
Industries - Seafood
Department of Agriculture - Central and Regional officesAffected Markets: RussiaFurther information: Please…
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21 October 2010
This Biosecurity Australia Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Draft pest risk analysis report for Drosophila suzukii.
Drosophila suzukii is a fly which attacks a range of soft fruits, including cane berries, strawberries, cherries, blueberries, grapes and stone…
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Date of issue: 14 December 2017Date of effect: ImmediateAttention: Industries—Industry bodies – Seafood Export Consultative Committee and Seafood Trade Advisory Group
Fish export establishments…
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As we mark the 10-year anniversary of the Post Entry Quarantine (PEQ) facility this year, it's a perfect time to reflect on the incredible journey and achievements of this essential institution. For the past decade, the PEQ has played a pivotal role in safeguarding Australia's biosecurity as the…
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Scope and Purpose
Biosecurity management is a complex and often difficult task involving coordination of governments, industry and the community in protecting the health of Australia’s agriculture and environment. It is becoming even more complex through growing challenges such as climate change…
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