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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
During the week ending 23 June 2021, a blocking high pressure system restricted rainfall across most of Australia for much of the week. A low-pressure system off the southern coast and associated cold fronts brought some…
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This overview has been superseded by the 2019 version.
View the complete Australian forest profiles series.
Information for this overview is drawn from Australia's State of the Forests Report 2013.
Eucalypt forest, New England National Park, New South Wales
Rohan Jacobson
Australia…
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Matters to be considered by the statutory review
Without limiting the matters to be covered by the review of the Act (Review), section 53(2) of the Act stipulates that the Review must consider the following in relation to the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC):
the scope of the RIC’s…
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International farmgate emissions intensity statisticsJuly 2024Emissions intensities are useful means to compare the environmental impact of the same activities across different countries. Countries with a lower emissions intensity produce less emissions for the same level of activity than countries…
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What is antimicrobial resistance?
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest threats to both human and animal health. AMR can affect anyone, of any age, and in any country. AMR occurs when germs that can cause infections become resistant to medicines, such as antibiotics, that are used…
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Purpose
To advise industry of a Fee Remission Program which will be introduced from 1 May 2014 for all commodities under the Grain and Seed Exports Program cost recovery arrangement.
Key Points
The reduction in service delivery fees and charges applies to all commodities under the…
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The role of the Australian Government in the sustainable management of soils was highlighted at the recent Global Soil Partnership (GSP) Plenary Assembly.Established in 2012, the GSP is an international, partner-based program under the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations…
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Background
Northern Australia’s vast, sparsely populated 10,000-kilometre coastline is the frontline for many high-risk animal and plant pests and diseases.
Biosecurity risks can reach Australia through the movement of people and goods by sea and air, through traditional visits between Papua New…
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