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Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoniI 'Qfly') and Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata 'Medfly') are among the world’s worst horticultural pests, affecting a wide range of host plants throughout Australia. The horticultural industry estimates fruit flies cost Australia hundreds of…
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An offshore inspection is not a pre–clearance of biosecurity, but is designed to significantly minimise the biosecurity clearance requirements on arrival in Australia. Military equipment will still be…
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Emergency measures are currently in place to manage the risk of Xylella (Xylella fastidiosa and Xylella taiwanensis) entering Australia via imported host plants and some seed species.Australia has transitioned emergency measures to regulate Xylella hosts at the genus level, rather than family level…
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30 July 2018Purpose The purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the Tasmanian apple and pear industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of:apple orchards, packhouses…
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Authors: Heleen Kruger, Jen Ticehurst and Alex van der Meer Simo
Summary
This research report presents the lessons learned from nine case studies of general surveillance programs in Australia and New Zealand across biosecurity sectors, covering animal, marine, plants and weeds, as well as one…
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Date of issue: 5 April 2019
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2019-04
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council
Australian State Regulatory Authorities
Export dairy establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture and Water…
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Author: LY CaoOverviewThis paper introduces a new approach of modelling the impacts of non-tariff measures (NTMs) in a computable general equilibrium (CGE) model. The operation and influence of NTMs on trade flows can be complex, making the direct impact on trade and welfare unclear.In our proposed…
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We conducted a risk analysis for the release of the rust fungus Puccinia spegazzinii for the biological control of the weed Mikania micrantha.
We conducted the risk analysis in two key steps:
Released the draft report of the risk analysis for the release of Puccinia spegazzinii for the…
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Steps to complete this risk analysis
When we do a risk analysis, we:
start the risk analysis by reviewing the science on pests and diseases of concern
assess and analyse biosecurity risks
develop proposed risk management measures, if required
consult the public on the draft report…
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The National Soil Action Plan 2023 to 2028 is now available. Visit the National Soil Action Plan page to find out more.Why soil is importantSoil, like air and water, is a fundamental need for life on earth. Soil is home to more than 25 per cent of our planet’s biodiversity and 95 per cent of the…
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