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The National Biosecurity Committee’s (NBC) response to recommendations of the 2017 review of the National Environmental Biosecurity Response Agreement (NEBRA), and the reasons behind these positions is provided below.[expand all]Recommendation 1.The language used in the NEBRA to describe…
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All vessels pose some risk to Australia’s marine biosecurity.Biofouling occurs when organisms attach and grow on the submerged parts of a vessel such as the hull, propellers and rudder.Vessel biofouling can introduce exotic marine species into Australian waters. Once here, they can spread and…
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Dr Richard WillanDr Richard Willan is a renowned marine invertebrate taxonomist who has studied and delighted in molluscs for over 50 years. He has held positions at the University of Auckland and University of Queensland. He is Curator Emeritus of Molluscs at the Museum and Art Gallery of the…
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Date of issue: 19 June 2020
Date of effect: Immediate
Previous advice: MAA2020-07
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies - Seafood Export Consultative Committee
Export establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment —Central and Regional offices…
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30 March 2021
Who does this notice affect?
The purpose of this notification is to advise stakeholders that Phase 1 of revised import conditions for restricted apiaceous seeds for sowing has commenced, with the exception of the fungicide requirement for carrot and fennel seed.
The revised…
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The New South Wales (NSW) Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs) provide for sustainable forest management, certainty of access to resources for the renewable forestry industry, and a comprehensive conservation reserve network.The NSW RFAs are long-term bilateral agreements that strike a balance between…
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Staff from the Plant Protection and Environmental Biosecurity offices travelled to Brisbane in April to take part in a subject matter expert panel for the Nudgeathon at the Queensland University of Technology. The Nudgeathon is an example of collaboration between government and behavioural…
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The 26th edition of the Fishery status reports was produced with financial support from the Fisheries Resources Research Fund, administered by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE). The reports are an outcome of collaboration with fisheries…
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Identify and develop the soil workforce and capabilities needed to meet current and future challenges for Australia and the region.Priority 4 links to goals 1 (Prioritise soil health), 2 (Empower soil innovation and stewards) and 3 (Strengthen soil knowledge and capability) of the National Soil…
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We have started a review of Australian conditions for hatching eggs of poultry
Steps to complete this risk analysis
When we do a risk analysis, we:
start the risk analysis by reviewing the science on pests and diseases of concern
assess and analyse biosecurity risks
develop proposed risk…
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