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Response to the Biosecurity Australia Issues paper for the import risk analysis for fresh apple fruit from the USA - Western Australian Fruit Growers' Association (WAFGA)

5th September 2008 Mr. John Cahill Chief Executive Biosecurity Australia GPO Box 858 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Dear John, Submission to the issues paper for the import risk analysis of…
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Infographics and maps

Discover ABARES research through a variety of infographics and graphs. For the latest releases from ABARES visit the Products page.Regular publicationsSnapshot of Australian Agriculture - 2024 UpdateThis is a selection of infographics from the Snapshot of Australian Agriculture. For more…
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Regulated timber products

It is a crime to import illegally logged timber into Australia under our illegal logging laws. Certain wood, pulp and paper products are listed in section 5 of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Rules 2024 (Rules) and are considered ‘regulated’. When importing these products, you must conduct due…
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Biosecurity Advice 2015/07 - Draft risk analysis report for the release of Tachardiaephagus somervillei for the biological control of yellow lac scale (Tachardina aurantiaca)

​1 July 2015This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders that a draft risk analysis report has been issued, to consider a proposal for the release of the microhymenopteran parasitoid Tachardiaephagus somervillei for the biological control of yellow lac scale (Tachardina aurantiaca). The draft…
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Biosecurity Advice 2015/06 - Draft risk analysis report for the release of Dactylopius tomentosus ‘fulgida’ biotype for the biological control of Cylindropuntia fulgida var. mamillata

1 July 2015This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of a draft risk analysis report to consider a proposal for the release of the cochineal insect Dactylopius tomentosus ‘fulgida’ biotype for the biological control of coral cactus (Cylindropuntia fulgida var. mamillata). The…
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Australian Government response to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Water Resources report: Aussie logs for Aussie jobs: Inquiry into timber supply chain constraints in the Australian plantation sector

May 2024IntroductionThe House of Representatives inquiry into timber supply chain constraints in the Australian plantation sector commenced on 11 June 2020.The committee tabled its report in Parliament on 23 March 2021. The report, Aussie logs for Aussie jobs: Inquiry into timber supply chain…
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Histamine susceptible fish

Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported Food Inspection…
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February 2023 Budget Supplementary Estimates – Opening Statement, Secretary Metcalfe Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee

Chair and Senators, thank you for the opportunity to make a short opening statement this morning. I would like to start by acknowledging the many challenges faced by people affected by severe flooding in various parts of Australia. Our thoughts are with the many farming families and regional…
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Destroy and Let Lie Disposal Project

​​Project SummaryAn outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease and many other emergency animal diseases (EAD) in Australia is likely to infect feral animals of domestic species origin. In Australia, animals…
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Questions and answers

Why is gamma irradiation used?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry applies a range of biosecurity treatments to products of animal origin. The treatments available include heat treatment and gamma irradiation.Gamma irradiation is a risk management measure that may be offered for…
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