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Biosecurity roundtables are hosted by state and territory governments on behalf of the National Biosecurity Committee. These focus on themes selected by the Committee and help inform topics for the National Biosecurity Forum.Purpose and scopeThe roundtables are an opportunity for participants to…
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PLANT PEST
Cotton plant affected by one begomovirus—cotton leaf curl virus.Gerald Holmes, California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, Bugwood.org
Exotic begomovirus and vectors (exotic strains and species)Exotic to Australia, however some strains and vectors are present in…
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Following the release of the draft report, we became aware of a new detection of Austropuccinia psidii (myrtle rust) in Taiwan. In response, we will undertake an additional pest risk assessment and conduct a separate out-of-session public consultation process specifically for myrtle rust on the…
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The carpet sea squirt (Didemnum vexillum) is a rapidly spreading marine animal that forms large colonies. These colonies attach to infrastructure, rocks and grow over and smother other marine organisms like algae, shellfish, and sea sponges. Typically yellow in colour, the carpet sea squirt may…
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28 September 2021PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is updating its website.Summary of changes and key pointsOn 18 October 2021, we will be merging our 3 departmental websites:awe.gov.auagriculture.gov.…
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On 7 July 2022, we commenced a pest risk analysis on khapra beetle. For more information visit the Khapra beetle pest risk analysis web page.Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) is a small but serious hitchhiker pest, and we want to keep it out of Australia. As such, we have implemented urgent…
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Australia has handed over 500,000 doses of lumpy skin disease (LSD) vaccines to Indonesia as part of the Australian Government’s work to fight exotic animal diseases before they reach our shores.The vaccines are part of 1 million doses the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is…
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Did you know a bouquet of flowers could lead to a not-so-pretty bloom: an outbreak of plant pests or diseases?
International travellers arriving in Australia can bring fresh cut flowers and foliage as long as they’re declared. This means they’re inspected…
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OverviewThis project developed robust whole genome sequencing procedures for the early detection and characterisation of lumpy skin disease and African horse sickness viruses. The goal is to reduce the consequences of their outbreaks in Australia.The genomic sequencing probes and procedures are now…
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Date of issue: 6 May 2019
Date of effect: Immediate
Attention:
Industries—Seafood
Export seafood establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources—Central and Regional offices
Purpose
To notify export seafood establishments to use the attached templates to…
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