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A biogeographic and ecological approach to wildlife health surveillance in Sahul: preparing Australian by preparing Papua New Guinea - final report 2012-13
Background and Objectives
This…
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Australia’s national diagnostic network for aquatic animal diseases has been developed over time to support the many functions of Australia’s aquatic animal health management system. These include:
confirmation or exclusion of exotic diseases
implementing disease management measures
enterprise…
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3.1 Introduction3.2 Objectives3.3 Methodologies3.4 Data
3.1 Introduction
The Commonwealth has a responsibility for improving the economic and social welfare of all Australians. In this context, the…
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In early 2024, officers from the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer travelled to Timor-Leste to help with a large-scale canine rabies vaccination program. With rabies entering neighbouring West Timor for the first time in early 2023, the Timor-Leste Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Fisheries…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 29 January 2025, low-pressure systems brought rainfall to the north and east of Australia:Some rainfall was recorded across northern cropping regions, but falls were highly variable, with between 10–50 millimetres…
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European Carp (Cyrpinus carpio), or common carp, are an invasive freshwater pest of Australia’s inland waters.Carp populations in Australia are increasing due to favourable climatic conditions. In infested rivers, carp numbers can be as high as 90% of biomass, outnumbering native fish species. High…
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22 July 2020
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise of changes to the plant export authorised officer (AO) application, training, assessment and appointment process.
Summary of changes and key points
The Plant Export Management System (PEMS) has been updated to facilitate all…
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We regularly publish illegal logging e-updates. These provide updates of key developments with the illegal logging laws, guidance, and information about upcoming events. They are sent out via an e-newsletter.The newsletter contains relevant information for:timber processorsimporterscustoms…
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Biosecurity Matters
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Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human health,…
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All plants imported into Australia, regardless of end use, have the potential to become weeds in Australia. Having a system to screen new plant introductions for weed potential reduces the chances of new weeds entering Australia.
Since the 1800s, new plant species have been introduced into…
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