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There are 300,000 doses of a vaccine against the serious cattle virus that causes lumpy skin disease (LSD) that have been secured in an agreement that will help Australia prepare for potential future outbreaks.
LSD, which also affects buffalo, has been reported in Indonesia but Australia remains…
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17 July 2025Who does this notice affect?This Import Industry Advice Notice (IIAN) is to advise stakeholders that our workforce uniforms have changed.What has changed?Effective Monday 14 July 2025, all frontline staff will wear a new uniform that gives our workforce a smart and modern look and…
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On National Agriculture Day this week, we’re celebrating Australian farmers and highlighting how our biosecurity system supports and helps them grow the quality food and fibre all Australians enjoy.Each day, people like our biosecurity officer Alessio are on the lookout for countless pests in…
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12 January 2016Ms Michelle Grady
Save Our Marine Life
Dear Ms Grady I understand Save Our Marine Life is currently running a campaign seeking a permanent ban on ‘supertrawlers’ in Australian waters. As…
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Stretching from our remote north-west coastline to the islands of Torres Strait, Indigenous rangers are either on Country undertaking animal, plant and aquatic surveillance, or in the community raising awareness about the importance of biosecurity.Each year, on 31 July, we celebrate World Ranger…
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Our biosecurity leaders actively participate in industry meetings, conferences, and professional development forums. Whenever possible, we share presentations from these events to keep everyone informed and engaged.Recently, we attended Customs Broker Continuing Professional Development forums…
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Get ready for a game-changer in the world of biosecurity detection capability. We are developing a hand-held camera system in partnership with Australian company Intelligent System Design (ISD). This compact device will be used to inspect difficult-to-access areas of sea containers and warehouses…
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Coming soon – Episode 16 – One Health in action to end rabies deaths by 2030.
Rabies is a zoonotic viral disease resulting in about 59,000 human deaths a year globally, with most occurring in Africa and Asia. Infected dogs are responsible for its transmission to humans in over 96% of cases.…
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The Australian Government will gift up to 200,000 canine rabies vaccines alongside financial assistance support to Timor-Leste Government in their roll out of a canine rabies vaccination campaign to protect communities and their dogs from rabies.
Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Beth…
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The department is the largest public sector employer of veterinarians in Australia.
Saturday 29 April is World Veterinary Day and celebrates the work performed by veterinarians around the world. This year’s theme is promoting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the veterinary profession.
To…
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