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Break-bulk dischargeA departmental biosecurity officer must receive notification prior to the discharge of break-bulk cargo.Biosecurity officers conduct surveillance inspections of break-bulk cargo to ensure freedom from contaminants that pose a biosecurity risk. Break-bulk cargo or non-…
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John ParkIn a career spanning almost 60 years, John Park has played a significant role in reforms in the Australian international trade sector with a dedication to biosecurity integrity.John began his career in 1967 with Rudders Customs Agency (who would eventually become a division of TNT),…
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Biosecurity Queensland – African swine fever prevention and preparedness projectBiosecurity Queensland is recognised for initiating the African swine fever (ASF) preparedness and prevention project (PPP) in June 2020, in response to the spread of ASF in Asia and the increasing risk to Australia.…
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Western Cape Turtle Threat Abatement AllianceThe Western Cape Turtle Threat Abatement Alliance (WCTTAA) is a partnership of 6 western Cape York Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger groups from Apudthama Land Trust/Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council, Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council, Mapoon,…
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Imported plant material can pose a high risk of introducing exotic and unwanted pests and diseases into Australia if they are not sufficiently processed.
To ensure that the associated risks are managed to keep Australia’s biosecurity protected, certain imported plant materials may be processed…
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Import conditions for fresh table grapes (Vitis vinifera and hybrids) for human consumption from Sonora, Mexico have been published on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). Import permits will now be issued.
The decision to commence imports will be a commercial decision…
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Review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh dragon fruit from Vietnam The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) has completed the review of biosecurity import…
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The Australian Biosecurity Awards recognise significant commitment to our nation’s biosecurity system.These are the past recipients of the awards.2024Dr David Banks Biosecurity Lifetime Achievement AwardDr Leslie SimsDr Kim Ritman Award for Science and InnovationDr Laurence MoundFirst Nations Award…
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Commonwealth Fisheries Harvest Strategy Policy and Bycatch Policy Implementation ReviewThe implementation review assesses the extent to which the requirements of the 2018 Commonwealth Fisheries Harvest Strategy Policy and Bycatch Policy have been met.Published 8 November 2024Shark Assessment Report…
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Climate-related research is part of ABARES’ applied social research and analysis. Reports have been prepared for the Department of Agriculture, other government agencies, research and development corporations, and industry bodies…
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