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Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA) were first detected in Australia in South East Queensland in 2001. Governments have worked collectively to eradicate them ever since.The National Fire Ant Eradication Program (the Program) aims to eradicate this serious pest from Australia by 2032. The Fire Ant…
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7 September 2017 The Invasive Plants and Animals Committee (IPAC) met on 7 September 2017 in Menangle, New South Wales. Key outcomes from the meeting included:
National Biosecurity Committee…
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Approval to undertake audits is given in accordance with Chapter 9, Part 1, Division 3, Section 9-9 of the:Export Control (Eggs and Egg Products) Rules 2021Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021The list of approved auditors is published…
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23 November 2015PurposeTo advise the citrus industry that online applications are now open for citrus growers to be approved for export to South Korea, China, Thailand and New Zealand (Queensland…
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In response to the recent varroa mite outbreak, the Catalysing Australia’s Biosecurity (CAB) initiative is leading a cutting-edge partnership between the Australian Capital Territory Government, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, University of Canberra and CSIRO, to detect varroa…
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National Management Group CommuniquéHigh Pathogenicity Avian Influenza H7 – 04 February 2025On 4 February 2025, the National Management Group (NMG) agreed that the 2024 eradication programs for high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H7 had been successful. The NMG would like to recognise…
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Aggregate lending to the farm sector rose 6% in 2023-24, according to the latest figures released today by ABARES.ABARES Executive Director Jared Greenville said the rise reflected ongoing capital investment and continued confidence in Australian agriculture.”The aggregate value of outstanding…
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Last updated August 2024Download this noticeNotice to Industry 11 - Courier drivers – transport of samples from horses under biosecurity control (PDF 209 KB)IntroductionThe purpose of this document is to inform courier drivers of their responsibilities when transporting biological samples from…
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The Victorian emergency response to an outbreak of H7 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry has been successful, with eradication officially declared on 13 June 2025.There have been no new cases of H7 HPAI since 24 February and Australia confirmed freedom from high pathogenicity…
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12 August 2025Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangement operators, custom brokers, and importers associated with importing raw prawns.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) is currently experiencing extended delays in inspection availability…
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