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Submission on the Draft Import Risk Analysis Report for Fresh Stone Fruit from California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington - Western Australian Fruit Growers' Association

April 2008 Prepared by: The Western Australian Fruit Growers' Association For: Plant Biosecurity Biosecurity Australia GPO Box 858 CANBERRA ACT 2601 AUSTRALIA Date: 27th June…
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Sheep and goat eID National Implementation Plan

Updated May 2025Implementing individual electronic identification (eID) for sheep and goats is a national effort. Information provided through the national Sheep and Goat Traceability Task Force is shared to help coordinate the national effort.Australian Capital TerritoryImplementation dates1…
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Northern biosecurity

Northern Australia’s vast, sparsely populated 10,000 kilometre coastline is the frontline for many high-risk animal and plant pests and diseases, particularly Torres Strait, whose northern islands are only a few kilometres from Papua New Guinea (PNG). Biosecurity risks can reach Australia through…
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Environment and Invasives Committee communique’ - meeting 13

20 and 21 February 2024The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) met on 20 and 21 February 2024 in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.Non-indigenous vertebrate risk assessmentsThe Committee endorsed five national non-indigenous vertebrate risk assessments, and the 17 associated threat…
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Protect Australia as a biosecurity officer

We’re seeking applications from dynamic people who want to become biosecurity officers and undertake exciting work on Australia’s frontline.Biosecurity officers play a vital role in protecting our nation from devastating pest and disease outbreaks that can threaten our agriculture, unique…
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Pest and disease surveillance at Australia’s borders

The department has rigorous and highly effective import declaration, inspection and import treatment requirements in place to reduce the risk of harmful pests and diseases getting into and establishing in Australia.Despite this, a small percentage of imported items may still contain a hitchhiking…
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Concerns

​​4.1 Introduction 4.2 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander interests in forested areas 4.3 Relevant Commonwealth obligations and assessments 4.4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander role in the…
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1.8. Case study

Watch this videoIn this video (7:11 minutes), New South Wales graziers Mike and Helen McCosker explain how they improved their farm. TranscriptMIKE MCCOSKER: Hi. I'm Mike McCosker. I'm actually a fourth generation farmer on this farm.HELEN MCCOSKER: And I'm Helen McCosker. I'm a first…
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2024-20 Plant Export Operations –Subscribe to the RAM Network Newsletter

18 April 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry stakeholders that they can now subscribe to receive the Regional Assurance Manager (RAM) network newsletter via email.Summary of changes and key pointsIndustry stakeholders can now subscribe to receive the RAM network…
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2023-32: Exporters of unprocessed plant spices/seasonings to China – registration via Animal and Plant Quarantine (APQ)

27 October 2023 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry stakeholders and manufacturers on the process to meet China’s import requirements for establishments exporting unprocessed plant spices/seasoning to China to be listed with the Animal and Plant Quarantine division (…
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