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COVID-19. Mpox. Avian influenza. These recent outbreaks have made one thing clear—we must stay ahead of emerging diseases that pose a risk of transmission between animals and humans. The consequences of these spillover events extend far beyond public and animal health. They can upend livelihoods,…
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The Operational Science and Surveillance’s (OSS) Entomology team at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) have just experienced their busiest Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) season to date, dealing with a record number of detections.The team has 41 dedicated diagnostic…
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There has been a recent rise in detections of the exotic Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) by the department and state and territory governments, with over 26 active responses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. The roll-out of a new surveillance program targeting non-approved…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsFrom mid-2025 imported food safety requirements will be incorporated into the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported…
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A man involved in an illegal wildlife trafficking ring has been sentenced to 9 months in prison after pleading guilty to 3 offences related to smuggling exotic animals into Australia.Jesse Sayeg admitted to illegally importing live tortoises and turtles in Caloundra Magistrates Court in Queensland…
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Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) provides us with advice on which imported foods pose a medium or high risk to public health. When this advice is received, we:determine appropriate measures to manage the risks identified by FSANZconsult with stakeholdersrecommend to our Minister…
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Australian Defence Force deployments pose a biosecurity risk to Australia through the movement of contaminated vehicles, machinery, equipment and personal items providing a route for the entry of exotic pests and disease. The following information provides guidance on Australian biosecurity…
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The Australian Government is investing in our meat export sector. The key objectives are to:
Modernise Australia’s regulatory approach by embedding our systems and processes as best practice and undertaking assurance more efficiently.
Reduce regulatory cost and administrative burden for…
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Running a successful farming business in the arid regions of Queensland is tough and maximising the productivity of your land is essential. Nobody knows this like rural business owners Nichole James and Jake & Adam Fietz.Nichole, Jake and Adam are participating in a field trial being delivered…
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Here you will find a range of resources that can help with your due diligence process. This page will be updated as new resources become available.Department guidance materialWe have developed the following guidance material to help you understand and meet your due diligence requirements under…
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