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We're collaborating with Murdoch University to explore the use of ethyl formate as an alternative to methyl bromide for controlling and eradicating khapra beetle at the Australian border.The first stage is complete, where a laboratory based Khapra beetle colony is being established in India for…
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Biosecurity activities manage the risk of pests and diseases that threaten Australia’s environment, agricultural industries and our way of life. We undertake a range of regulatory activities and recover the associated costs. This ensures our biosecurity system remains robust, responsive to…
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Australia has a favourable animal health status. We are free from many of the economically important diseases that occur in other parts of the world.Laboratory diagnostics are key components of Australia’s animal health system.Quality assured diagnostics:detect emergency and emerging animal…
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OverviewThe Subcommittee on Animal Health Laboratory Standards, through leadership of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and an expert consultant, have completed the process of finalising a business plan. The plan looks towards a national laboratory-focused simulation exercise.…
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17 October 2024The draft report proposes that the importation of commercially produced melon fruit (except oriental melon and oriental pickling melon) to Australia from all commercial production areas of Japan can be permitted, subject to a range of biosecurity requirements.The draft report is…
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OverviewPhysical barriers are used to exclude pests at the scale of individual commodity units.Examples include individual fruit bagging during production, and requirements to prevent the entry of hitchhikers into sea containers, unit loading devices for airfreight or heavy equipment.Evaluating the…
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The Australian Government has committed $33.8 million over 15 years (2014-2029) to help farmers gain improved access to safe and effective agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals, and assist them in producing food for Australia and the world.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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Australia's biosecurity system is recognised worldwide as strong, bringing benefits to our economy, our unique environment and our way of life.
Australia remains free of many significant pests and diseases enabling globally competitive and sustainable industries.
The department works in…
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Our vision is a more sustainable and prosperous Australia through biosecurity, agricultural production and trade.We maintain and create agricultural export opportunities, to provide gains for Australian agriculture, fishing and forestry. We manage biosecurity risks to Australia to protect our multi…
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Australia takes a conservative and careful approach to biosecurity management to safeguard the health of Australian people, animals and plants. There are many exotic diseases and pests that could impact on Australia’s economy, environment and way of life. Recent ABARES research found the impact…
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