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The Multi-Criteria Analysis Shell for Spatial Decision Support (MCAS-S) is a tool to view and combine mapped information. MCAS-S can inform spatial decision making and help with stakeholder engagement. MCAS-S is free, powerful, and easy to use.
MCAS-S projects are:
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15 February 2017The National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) met on 15 February 2017 in Melbourne, Victoria and welcomed New Zealand to its first meeting as a full member of the Committee. The Committee…
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6 October 2016
The National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) met on 6 October 2016. This meeting provided an opportunity to agree the Committee’s 2016-17 workplan (which has subsequently been endorsed by the Agriculture Senior Officials’ Committee).
The Committee congratulated relevant individuals…
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Risk analysis for the release of Kordyana brasiliensis for the biological control of Tradescantia fluminensis
We conducted a risk analysis for the release of the fungus Kordyana brasiliensis for the biological control of the weed ‘Wandering Trad’ (Tradescantia fluminensis).
We conducted the…
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7 August 2019Who does this notice affect? Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including master consolidators, freight forwarders, importers, customs brokers, offshore and onshore treatment…
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Statement by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Joe Ludwig
Rural Research and Development
15 June 2011
I am speaking today following the tabling in Parliament of…
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We undertake a risk analysis to assess the biosecurity risk associated with importing plants and plant products. We also identify ways to manage risks to an acceptable level.
The standards we use are set by the International Plant Protection Convention.
Step 1 Identify and categorise potential…
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What are ecosystem services?
Ecosystems are complex interactions among living and non living components of the environment (e.g., forests, grasslands, marine ecosystems). These interactions…
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What is Sterile Insect Technique?
Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) is a recognised phytosanitary procedure for pest management under the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs). It is a sterilisation technique that can provide effective control of target insect populations such as…
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We have completed a final report for the review of pest risk assessments for spider mites.
About the reviewWe undertake risk analyses to consider market access requests for fresh fruit commodities for human consumption from trading partners. Many of these risk…
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