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If you notice sick or dead birds or other animals, you should not touch them. If there are multiple dead birds or other animals, take photos or a video.Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.See more on reporting suspected bird fluWe are…
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Growing a Better Australia – A Billion Trees for Jobs and Growth PDF 3.1 MB
Please note: this Plan was published in 2018 by the then government.
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Foreword
Australia has a proud…
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What are nucleic acids?
Nucleic acids are chemical compounds which can carry genetic information in living organisms and viruses. The two main classes of nucleic acids are deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
DNA is the genetic material found in…
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Through grant funding made available by the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper, the Northern Territory Farmers Association produced a series of online communication products to raise awareness of biosecurity threats and to promote practical measures to mitigate risks.
Presented by local…
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PLANT PEST
Scorched leaves are a common symptom of the bacterial disease Xylella which can infect hundreds of plant species.
John Hartman, University of Kentucky, Bugwood.org
Xylella and exotic vectorsExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A bacterial disease that…
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Want real-world experience in biosecurity research? The Plant Innovation Centre (PIC) offers a range of opportunities for science students. We provide valuable experience in biosecurity research.Student scholarshipsWant to become a professional scientist? We’ll help you take the next step beyond…
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19 November 2018Who does this notice affect? All clients making payments through the Post Entry Biosecurity System (PEBS), Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS) or the Online Payment Portal (OPP).…
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15 June 2018Who does this notice affect? All clients accessing the Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system, Post Entry Biosecurity System (PEBS) and Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS) via the…
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30 April 2024Who does this notice affect?All clients making payments to the department via the systems below:Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS)Maritime Arrival Reporting System (MARS)Post Entry Biosecurity System (PEBS)Plant Export Management System (PEMS)InformationBetween 03:30 and 12:45 on…
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16 October 2025Who does this notice affect?Biosecurity Industry Participants (BIPs) who submit Temporary importation lodgements under the Carnet or Customs security pathways.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has made changes to the Biosecurity Import Conditions…
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