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In September 2012, the former Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, commissioned an independent review of the policy and legislation governing the Commonwealth’s fisheries…
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ReviewIn 2017, the department selected GHD Pty Ltd to undertake a study of Australian industry quality assurance (QA) schemes and how they support, or could potentially support, regulation controlling…
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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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The Strengthening Australia’s Fruit Fly System Research Program (the Research Program) is an initiative under the Intergovernmental Agreement on Strengthening Australia’s Fruit Fly Management System. The program funds research and development projects to support the delivery of an enhanced and…
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Australia has recently reformed its illegal logging laws. The reformed Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 (Act) and Illegal Logging Prohibition Rules 2024 (Rules) are now in effect.Please visit our illegal logging page for information on the changes and links to guidance material.DownloadIllegal…
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Australia depends heavily on imported seeds to produce a wide range of crops, including vegetables. Large quantities of these seeds are imported into Australia annually.
The distribution of pathogens (that cause disease) associated with seed is expanding across the world and new biosecurity risks…
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Members of the Scientific Advisory Group (SAG) are independent experts who have been appointed by the Director of Biosecurity. The SAG can provide advice on our biosecurity import risk analyses (BIRAs). We can also utilise members of the SAG in their capacity as independent experts to review our…
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23 December 2010
Biosecurity Australia Advice 2010/40 - Biosecurity Australia Advice 2010/40 - Final review of policy for the importation of hops (Humulus species) propagative material into Australia…
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Collaboration, technology and innovation is crucial in managing current and emerging biosecurity risks to Australia’s plant production industries.The Boosting Diagnostic Capacity for Plant Production Industries final report is now available. The project will have significant benefits for plant…
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22 November 2017PurposeThe purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise grain exporters that the closing date for submissions on the issues paper for the Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat)…
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