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There are 11 Regional Forestry Hubs across Australia, which were established under the National Forestry Industry Plan 2018.The Australian Government’s A Better Plan for Forestry and Forest Products 2022-23 Budget measure has committed to an additional $8.6 million over three years from 2024-25 to…
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Australia is free of many exotic (new) pests and diseases. This is thanks to Australia’s biosecurity system. But we are always at risk of them entering the country.If these pests or diseases make it through the border, they could threaten our agricultural industries, environment and jobs. Our way…
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Project descriptionThis project improved serological testing capability for ASF in Australia by harmonising quality assurance processes. It also established robust testing capability throughout the Laboratories for Emergency Animal Disease Diagnostic and Response (LEADDR) network.Project Lead:…
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16 June 2023The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) (members only) met virtually on 16 June 2023. Discussions led to a range of good outcomes.Several matters were endorsed for consideration by the National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) includingThe National Feral Deer Action Plan (NFDAP)next…
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Forests of AustraliaNational dataset of forest extent, by national forest categories and forest types
Tenure of Australia's forestsNational dataset of national land tenure classes…
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The introduction and spread of marine species into and around Australian waters through biofouling, or in a ship’s ballast water, can harm fisheries, threaten healthy fish habitats and have widespread economic and health effects.Marine pest biosecurity is an important part of the department’s…
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OverviewThis project redeveloped the CSIRO Sample Tracking and Reporting System (STARS) network. This aimed to enhance biosecurity and laboratory management system interoperability at both national and jurisdictional levels.The enhanced STARS network led to an improved national coordination of…
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OverviewThis Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness project developed and characterised an IHC test for the diagnosis and investigation of LSDV infection.Project Lead: Australian Centre for Disease PreparednessProject Contact: animalhealthlaboratories@aff.gov.au Project Status:…
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OverviewThis project assessed the performance of existing molecular ‘Differentiating Infected from Vaccinated Animals’ (DIVA) assays that are based on real-time, or quantitative, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).Project Lead: Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness; Department of Agriculture,…
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