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The department has provided significant international leadership in the development of the 'Regional Animal Welfare Strategy: Asia, the Far East and Oceania' (RAWS) in association with the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).In November 2007, 37 participants from 12 countries in the…
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Date of issue: 31 March 2021Date of effect: 29 March 2021Attention:All establishments registered with the department for the processing and/or storage of dairy, eggs and/or fish for export as food. Includes establishments preparing, storing, handling, or loading at least one of these commodities.…
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We take an active approach to sharing information with the public.The Information Publication Scheme (IPS) details the types of information Australian Government agencies must actively share. This is a part of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).As an Australian Government agency, we must…
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In December 2023 Dr Beth Cookson was appointed Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer following the retirement of Dr Mark Schipp. Dr Cookson brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked in various operational and policy roles in the department since 2006, most recently as Deputy Chief…
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17 March 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock), customs brokers and departmental staff. What has changed?As notified on 16 January 2025 (IIAN 13-2025), the department is implementing updates to Australia’s emergency measures for Xylella …
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PLANT PEST
Pine pitch canker has infected the middle tree in this image,causing oozing and saturation with resin.Miloň Dvořák, EPPO.
Pine pitch cankerExotic to AustraliaFeatures: Fungal disease of all pine species and Douglas fircausing ‘bleeding’…
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Authors: Angus Robertson and Jenny Eather
Source: DAFF photo library
Removal of an impediment to trade provided a pathway for the cherry and summerfruit (apricots, nectarines, peaches and plums) industries to successfully compete in a large and growing market in China.
Introduction
The value…
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James Fell
Source: Shutterstock.com
Australian agricultural exports have enjoyed lower tariffs in many export markets as a result of Australia’s free trade agreements (FTAs). These agreements bring a range of benefits, including better tariff and quota access for Australian exporters. But…
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The department considers cruise vessels to be a high biosecurity risk due to a number of factors, including:the large number of crew and passengers on board increases the risk of spreading human diseases of biosecurity concernpassengers disembarking with souvenirs from overseas countries which may…
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To:
Chief Executive
Plant Biosecurity
Biosecurity Australia
GPO Box 858
CANBERRA ACT 2601
From:
Tree Pathology Centre
The University of Queensland & Department of Primary
Industries…
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