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The government has announced a transition package of $139.7 million for the phase out of live sheep exports by sea.The package includes $45.5 million for programs to be co-designed with industry to assist sheep producers and the associated supply chain prepare for the phase out.Co-design is a way…
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Biosecurity: A Systems Perspective is a new book produced by researchers from the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA), hosted by the University of Melbourne. The publication is a result of cutting-edge, Australian Government funded research aimed at addressing biosecurity…
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Australia is one of the few countries to remain free from the world’s most severe pests and diseases. Our agriculture and export industries benefit from our favourable biosecurity status.
There are many kinds of pests (such as thrips, mites and aphids) that can arrive on imported cut flowers…
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ResourcesAHC member websitesAustralian Centre for Disease PreparednessAustralian Capital TerritoryCommonwealthNorthern TerritoryNew South WalesQueenslandSouth AustraliaTasmaniaVictoriaWestern AustraliaAHC observer websitesAnimal Health AustraliaWildlife Health AustraliaOther websitesAHC Communique…
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The Plant Innovation Centre (PIC) is a world-class research, development, and extension (RD&E) facility. By providing innovative solutions that detect, identify and manage plant pests, our team helps strengthen Australia’s biosecurity.The PIC team have significant scientific expertise and…
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The Agricultural Chief Scientist provides leadership and coordination on agricultural science activities and high-level independent advice to senior executives and government on matters relating to agricultural science, technology and innovation.
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The Agricultural Chief Scientist has a…
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State and territory governments recognise the importance of protecting Australia from exotic animal diseases and managing endemic animal diseases.Each state and territory has a list of 'notifiable' animal diseases. These lists contain animal diseases that are of national concern.These diseases are…
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30 January 2018Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to relevant shipping agents, international vessel masters and international vessel operators of roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) vessels.…
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This page contains a glossary of specific terms used within the Australian Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics reports, acronyms and unit, and a fish name concordance. It also lists all references within the 2018 edition.
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Aquaculture: commercial growing of…
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During military training exercises, troops are often isolated in remote areas of the Australian wilderness. As they are in direct contact with the environment, and out of biosecurity control, it is important that all foods are fully assessed in advance to eliminate the risk of introducing exotic…
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