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The government of the day proposed an Onshore Biosecurity Levy as part of the 2018-19 Federal Budget. This proposal did not proceed. This page provides information on its background and work completed regarding the proposal.
Background
A Biosecurity Imports Levy was a recommendation of the 2017…
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The Australian Government is committed to protecting our biosecurity system. As we find ourselves in an increasingly dynamic environment, the need to manage the whole biosecurity continuum onshore, at the border and offshore is of increasing importance.Our relationships with other Government…
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The Australian Government, in consultation with Indigenous communities and forest industry stakeholders, developed the National Indigenous Forestry Strategy PDF [298 KB, 32 pages]. The strategy was launched in July 2005.A key aim of the strategy is to encourage Indigenous…
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The Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) is the Australian Government’s key investment platform for achieving its natural resource management, sustainable agriculture and environmental protection outcomes.Through the NHT the Australian Government has established the $302.1 million Climate-Smart…
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A new National Diagnostic Protocol (NDP) has been developed for the exotic meadow spittlebug, Philaenus sprumarius. The meadow spittlebug is one of the most significant exotic insect vectors for the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, which is ranked as number 1 among our National Priority Plant Pests,…
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28 September 2023
Who does this notice affect?
All vessel owners, operators, masters, and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels including cruise vessels, preparing for arrival in Australian territory, or reporting a voyage change.
What has changed?
Australian External…
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31 July 2023
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is applicable to any individual or entity that performs work for, or on behalf of, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. This includes contractors, consultants, third-party providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants and…
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The International Health Regulations 2005 defines vessel pratique as “permission for a ship to enter a port, embark or disembark, discharge or load cargo (goods) or stores; Pratique ensures risks to human health can be identified and managed before the vessel is unloaded or disembarked.The…
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Develop an agreed national framework to support measurement, monitoring, mapping, reporting and sharing of soil state and trend information to inform best practice management, decision-making and future investment.Priority 1 links to goals 1 (Prioritise soil health) and 3 (Strengthen soil knowledge…
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Australia’s National Forest Inventory is guided by a National Forest Inventory Steering Committee composed of members representing state, territory and Australian government agencies involved in forest information management. The committee provides for expert representation from the state and…
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