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Asian honey bees (Apis cerana) were detected in 2007 in the Cairns area of Queensland. Eradication was attempted but the bees became established and have since been found in Cairns, at Mareeba and Lake Eacham, and as far south as Innisfail. Most Asian honey bee detections have been in the city…
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Some long necks were seen parading around Australia’s quarantine facility recently with the arrival of 5 llamas to our shores.They are the first llamas to enter the country in at least a decade. Biosecurity staff were thrilled to make the woolly newcomers feel right at home at Mickleham’s Post…
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(Approved Auditors)Dear Approved Auditors,The department has circulated advice to industry advising of its current position on staffing, regulatory and operational obligations in relation to the audits of export establishments and the risks posed by the COVID-19 outbreak.At this time, all audits…
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Concern about exotic and emerging disease threats has prompted interest by animal health agencies involved in preparedness and planning to use decision support tools such as animal disease modelling. Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continues to represent the most serious threat to Australian…
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The fact sheet below has been prepared to raise awareness of eucalyptus rust, a disease exotic to Australia. Familiarise yourself with the contents of the fact sheet, particularly for signs of the…
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Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, October 2020
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On 27 June 2018,…
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The Future Drought Fund is providing funds to build the capacity and resilience of soils and agricultural landscapes to underpin farm productivity through times of drought.
The grants are for innovative NRM practices, systems and approaches. These will improve natural capital and contribute…
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Protecting Australia’s environment from pests and diseases that are likely to cause damage is important so that everyone can enjoy Australia’s pristine natural environment.
Bushwalkers venture to places where few people go and are an asset to help detect any unusual changes in our bushland…
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Exotic environmental pests are weeds, animals or diseases that are not present in Australia. Sometimes, they have recently arrived, and we are trying to eradicate them.Discover why environmental biosecurity is everyone’s business
Asian spongy moth (Lymantria…
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4 December 2024Who does this notice affect?Industry representatives and members of the public involved in human biosecurity related imports.What has changed?The department has revised the current ‘Arrivals’ contact email address for human biosecurity related matters (arrivals@aff.gov.au). The new…
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