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The information and links on this page give you access to the latest advice from key agencies about Hendra virus.
Current situation
Since 1994, Hendra virus (HeV) has been the cause of death in over 100 horses. Most cases have been the result of spillover infection from flying-foxes. Others have…
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This page includes reports and technical papers related to our biofouling policies.In-water cleaningMarine biosecurityVessel biofouling is a major pathway for the introduction of marine pests into Australian waters. In-water vessel cleaning and removal of biofouling is useful in minimising the…
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[expand all]SummaryOn 11 August 2020, Australian Cattle Enterprises Pty Ltd (ACE) exported 1,399 feeder/slaughter cattle and 423 feeder/slaughter buffalo to Vietnam. The journey was completed in 9 days and discharged in Vietnam between 18 and 20 August 2020. This voyage departed prior to the…
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We have completed the risk analysis for dragon fruit from the Philippines. We will now verify that the Philippines can meet the import conditions.
Risk analysis
When we do a risk analysis we:
review the science on pests and diseases of concern
assess…
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We represent national interests across agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries.We are a large and diverse portfolio. This includes agencies, statutory and non-statutory bodies, independent advisors and industry representatives.Our ministerThe Hon Julie Collins MP is Minister for Agriculture…
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In April 2020, the Australian Government established the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) to keep global air links open in response to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
IFAM is a temporary, targeted, emergency measure to help Australian businesses deal with the COVID-…
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The agricultural statistical system is comprised of stakeholders, statistical assets and underlying support systems and principles.The system seeks to generate statistics meaningful for decision-making, planning and policy making.Components of the system…
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28 May 2021
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses to export Hass avocados to Japan for the 2021 season.
Summary of changes and key points
Applications are now open for farms and packhouses…
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This is Supporting information for 1.1a.i Forest area by type, published December 2023.1.1a.i Forest area by type is one of four parts of Indicator 1.1a Area of forest by forest type and tenure.Native forest crown cover and stand height classesAustralia’s native forests are classified into nine…
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Concerns have been raised by state environmental protection authorities about the prospect of large volumes of chemically treated ballast water, above, being discharged in Australian ports.
Authors: Rupert…
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