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OverviewThis project aims to develop a bead-based multiplexed serological assay for the differential diagnosis of various flaviviruses. It is suitable for use with samples from pigs and horses.The usefulness of this assay will be compared to existing enzyme linked immunosorbent assays and the gold…
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Building on the work undertaken to develop the National Carp Control Plan, the Australian Government is progressing with the next phase of investigating the feasibility of the Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (carp virus) as a biological control agent to control common carp.Dr Bertie Hennecke, Australian…
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The STEPS program will address the challenges associated with our complex and inefficient cargo import processes and systems.Our aim is to:simplify biosecurity import processes and make it easier to complymodernise and increase digitisation of our servicesincrease data sharing.Our approach will…
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14 August 2018 The Environment and Invasives Committee (the Committee) held its second face-to-face meeting on 14 August 2018 in Perth, Western Australia. The Committee reviewed its committee…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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During the 7 days to 24 March 2021, troughs and low-pressure systems generated thunderstorms and showers across eastern, central and northern Australia, with large areas recording weekly rainfall totals in…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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For the week ending 27 July 2022, a low-pressure system in the east and cold fronts across southern Australia brought moderate rainfall. Meanwhile, high-pressure systems dominated much of the country bringing clear, dry…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
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For the week ending 23 November 2022, cold fronts across southern Australia brought significant rainfall and strong winds. Weekly rainfall totals exceeding 50 millimetres were observed across alpine areas of New South Wales…
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This section presents socio-economic indicators for the forestry sector drawn from the ABS 2011 and 2016 Census of Population and Housing. These build on the indicators presented in the AFWPS September and December quarters 2012 (ABARES 2012) PDF [2.01 MB, 11 pages], which reported data from the…
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12-13 August 2025The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) held its meeting on 12–13 August 2025 in Perth, Western Australia. The first day of the meeting was dedicated planning workshop to align the EIC workplan with national biosecurity priorities.EIC endorsed governance arrangements to…
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In November 2020, the department released the National Priority List of Exotic Environmental Pests, Weeds and Diseases. This is also called the Exotic Environmental Pest List (EEPL). Explore detailed information about the development and scope of the EEPL on this page.Development The…
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