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A collaborative research project to examine if natural carcass decomposition processes effectively inactivate pathogens under Australian conditions.OverviewThis collaborative research project built on previous research to examine if natural carcass decomposition processes effectively inactivate…
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OverviewAustralia’s livestock traceability arrangements are vital to the ongoing health and success of our agricultural sector. The National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) plays an important role in capturing livestock movement information for lifetime traceability. This assists governments…
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OverviewCrisis management plans are an important tool for livestock industries given the ongoing biosecurity threats to Australia’s borders. However, it is unclear how many of these plans exist across livestock sectors, or if they would provide sufficient guidance to a sector in an EAD crisis.This…
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This report lists food that has failed under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS).
Data set - Importing Food Inspection Scheme - monthly failing food reports
Food tests
We target and monitor food that poses a high or medium risk to public health. We refer 100% of risk food imports until we…
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Want real-world experience in biosecurity research? The Plant Innovation Centre (PIC) offers a range of opportunities for science students. We provide valuable experience in biosecurity research.Student scholarshipsWant to become a professional scientist? We’ll help you take the next step beyond…
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Members
Dr Beverley Henry (Chair) is a Principal Research Fellow and consultant with the Queensland University of Technology and co-convenor of the Primary Industries Adaptation Research Network. Dr…
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Tony Arthur, Fiona Giannini, Barbara Waterhouse, Belinda Barnes and James Walker
Photo: Kerry Trapnell
The Plant Health Surveillance Program, a component of the Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy's (NAQS) biosecurity surveillance operations, conducts…
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The gross value of Australia’s agricultural production is expected to fall by 2.8% to $90.7 billion in 2025-26, driven by lower crop and livestock production volumes, according to the June quarter forecasts released by ABARES today.The value of agricultural production in 2025-26 is tipped to be the…
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It’s been a busy start to the year for Dr Beth Cookson, Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer, and her office as they continue to lead Australian representation in key international animal health fora.From 31 March to 3 April 2025, Dr Cookson led the Australian delegation to Scotland to the annual…
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