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Australia is free of many exotic (new) pests and diseases. This is thanks to Australia’s biosecurity system. But we are always at risk of them entering the country.If these pests or diseases make it through the border, they could threaten our agricultural industries, environment and jobs. Our way…
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The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) gives you a legal right to request access to documents held by the government.
What you can request
You can request access to any document in the possession of:
us (the department)
certain agencies, such as portfolio Ministers.
We can…
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Authors: Linden Whittle, David Galeano, Neal Hughes, Mihir Gupta, Peter Legg, Tim Westwood, Tom Jackson, Steve Hatfield-Dodds
The junction of the Murray-Darling Basin where the River Murray meets the Darling River at Wentworth
Introduction…
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Human dimensions research is part of ABARES’ applied social research and analysis. Reports have been prepared for the Department of Agriculture, other government agencies, research and development corporations, and industry bodies.
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Trends in the Australian Agricultural Workforce…
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May 2018
Cut flowers and foliage imported to Australia are inspected on arrival by the department, to make sure that they meet all import requirements. The Imported cut flower treatment guide provides instructions on the devitalisation process, to help you prepare your cut flowers and foliage for…
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23 January 2019PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to remind exporters and registered establishments about changes to air cargo security screening for all exports, commencing on 1 March 2019.…
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Biosecurity Advice 2016-17 - Importation of captive non-human primates – review of import conditions
30 May 2016This Biosecurity Advice advises stakeholders of the release of a draft report of the review of import conditions of captive non-human primates into Australia. The Department of Agriculture…
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23 November 2020
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial and non-commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Water and…
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Potato late blight is caused by exotic strains of Phytophthora infestans (A2 mating type).Scott Bauer, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org
Potato late blight (exotic strains)Exotic to AustraliaExotic to Australia: Phytophthora infestans that causes potato late blight is…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported Food Inspection…
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