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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 12 April 2023, troughs were responsible for widespread showers and storms across much of southern Australia as well as localised parts of eastern Australia. Meanwhile an intense low-pressure system which…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 26 October 2022, a low-pressure system and associated cold front over inland Australia brought extensive rainfall to eastern Australia and southern parts of Western Australia. Weekly rainfall totals…
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The Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper, released in 2015, included a large number of initiatives and commitments by the Australian Government to strengthen Australia’s agriculture sector that were delivered over 4 years.
The White Paper was a $4 billion investment in Australian farmers and…
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The government of the day proposed an Onshore Biosecurity Levy as part of the 2018-19 Federal Budget. This proposal did not proceed. This page provides information on its background and work completed regarding the proposal.
Background
A Biosecurity Imports Levy was a recommendation of the 2017…
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News and alertsSee the latest updates from the Australian Government (australia.gov.au)Our agricultural sectors play an important role in Australia's food security. Feeding our nation is an essential service.We’re making sure there’s food on the table for all Australians.Products will continue to…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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For the week ending 7 December 2022, high-pressure systems brought another week of dry conditions to most of Australia. Weekly rainfall totals exceeding 50 millimetres were observed across small areas of northern and eastern…
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12 September 2019
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Final report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh breadfruit from Fiji, Samoa and Tonga.
The final report recommends that the importation of fresh breadfruit to Australia from all…
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14 August 2024Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers associated with importing ceremonial articlesWhat has changed?The following import condition changes apply for the specified ceremonial articles:1. Willow foliage (Salix spp.)The department has conducted a technical assessment…
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ABARES undertakes a range of multi-disciplinary research projects that assist the department and external clients to achieve strategic objectives as they relate to biosecurity issues in invasive species, social sciences and quantitative sciences.This includesimproving techniques for mapping and…
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A swift response by the department’s technical response team to reports of a possible exotic snail infestation at the Port of Brisbane has prevented a harmful plant pest from taking hold in Australia.The technical response team leapt into action and within hours of being notified of the potentially…
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