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Pest profile: Polyphagous shot-hole borer

Euwallacea fornicatus, commonly known as Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB), is a tiny beetle that bores into living trees, causing damage and dieback. It tunnels into the tree’s stems and branches and spreads with the movement of infested trees, firewood, and green waste material…
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Biosecurity boost for Fiji and the Pacific

Australian biosecurity and export pathway experts will be in Nadi, Fiji this week helping to deliver a boost to horticulture export capability in the region. They are running Pacific export pathway operational training program in conjunction with Biosecurity Authority of Fiji, as part of capacity…
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New recipients of traceability grants announced

Eleven new projects will share $4 million of funding in round 3 of the Australian Government's Traceability Grants Program.The program supports collaborative projects that enhance traceability systems to support our agricultural export supply chains.Deputy Secretary for Agricultural Trade and…
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Emergency measures for tomato and capsicum seed: Tomato brown rugose fruit virus

News and AlertsTomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) was detected in August 2024 in the Northern Adelaide Plains, South Australia.The detection is the first time the virus has been confirmed in Australia.South Australia’s Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is responding to the…
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37-2016 - Changes to import conditions and import permits

​​​​​​25 May 2016Who does this notice affect?This notice applies to importers and agents. With the commencement of the new Biosecurity Act 2015 on 16 June 2016, importers are advised of…
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Forests and timber: a field guide to exotic pests and diseases

​​ The guide aims to provide basic information on some high-risk exotic pests and diseases of forest and amenity trees and imported timber.DownloadDocumentPagesFile size Forests and…
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Bringing or mailing goods to Australia

Certain food, plant material and animal products from overseas could introduce serious pests and diseases into Australia, devastating our valuable agriculture and tourism industries, unique environment and our way of life.Before you bring or mail goods to Australia, check that it's allowed into…
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History of locust and grasshopper outbreaks in Australia

[expand all] Locusts as Pests The three main pest species of locusts in Australia are the Australian plague locust (Chortoicetes terminifera), the spur-throated locust (Austracris guttulosa) and the migratory locust (Locusta migratoria). Locusts can cause widespread and severe damage to…
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Meat Notice 2018-06 - Goat Targeted Antibacterial Residue Testing (GTART) and Horse Targeted Antibacterial Residue Testing Program (HTART) – Antibacterial Confirmatory Testing for Suspect Goats and Horses

​​​NSFS reference: 13Issue date: 27/11/2018​​Date of effect: ImmediateReview date: November 2020Contact officers:Dugald MacLachlan Director Residues and Microbiology Policy 02 6272 3183Mac Tawadros…
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Golden Mile Orchards

​​Golden Mile Orchards PtyLtd P.O. Box 38 DONNYBROOK   WA   6239 Ph: (08) 97311289 Fax: (08) 97311052 Mobile: 0419 939 905 Email: samandness@bigpond.com.au A.B.N. 93008 744 554 Dr Vanessa Findlay Biosecurity Australia GPO Box 858 Canberra ACT 2601 Dear Dr Findlay I am…
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