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14 December 2018
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the final risk analysis report for the proposed release of the fungus Kordyana brasiliensis for the biological control of the weed, Tradescantia fluminensis (wandering trad).
The final report recommends that the…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, 2016The plant residue testing datasets 2015-16 outline testing that was carried out on plant products in the 2015-16 financial year, under the National…
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Science is the S in ABARES!
Our forest, land, fisheries, biosecurity, invasive species and social scientists help shape the future for Australian agriculture and our natural resources and communities.
Their work underpins the department’s efforts to improve the sustainability and productivity of…
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Date of Effect: 13 December 2012
This Market Access Advice replaces MAA12/18.
Further to MAA12/16, routine (5%) on-arrival testing requirements have resumed for all bivalve shellfish harvested from South Australia and New South Wales waters. Bivalve shellfish harvested from all other Australian…
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What we’re doing to prevent LSDLumpy skin disease (LSD) is becoming established in more countries, which increases the risk of an incursion in Australia.We are monitoring the global spread of this serious disease and have been proactive in strengthening measures at our international border. We also…
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Biosecurity Advice 2017-05 - Importation of captive non-human primates – Review of import conditions
21 March 2017This Biosecurity Advice informs stakeholders that the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has finalised a biosecurity risk review for the importation of captive non-human…
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02 March 2026PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice is to advise that applications for the accreditation of farms and packhouses, and the registration of treatment facilities are now open to export strawberries to Thailand for the 2026 season.Summary of changes and key pointsApplications are now open…
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ABARES is developing a Manual for General Surveillance Program Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). This practical, step-by-step resource supports program coordinators and teams in designing general surveillance programs, including a built-in M&E component. It complements the Guidelines…
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The Biosecurity Economics section within ABARES provides economic modelling research, cost-benefit analysis and related advice on biosecurity issues to the broader department and external clients. The section undertakes a range of multi-disciplinary research projects that assist ABARES, the…
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We publish our responses to inquiries, reviews and reports that relate to our work. We do this to be open and transparent about what we do.Current responsesRead our current responses:Australian Government Response to Illegal Logging Prohibition Amendment (Strengthening Measures to Prevent Illegal…
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