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Australian plague locusts are an endemic pest that threatens our agricultural industry, devastating crops, and causing losses of up to $30 million.By harnessing cutting edge science, experts can forecast locust outbreaks with greater accuracy, helping mitigate economic impacts.The Australian Plague…
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Completed in June 2024, this guide was created to assist with the management of insect vector populations that can spread lumpy skin disease (LSD). We contracted Ausvet Pty Ltd to develop the guide, addressing an activity in the National Lumpy Skin Disease Action Plan, to investigate vector control…
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16 December 2022
Who does this notice affect?
First point of entry (FPOE) operators, vessel operators, shipping agents, importers, brokers and others
What has changed?
A new biosecurity FPOE determination for Cocos (Keeling) Islands Port commenced 16 December 2022, Biosecurity (First Point of…
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The National Biosecurity Management Group (NBMG) for Browsing Ant in the Northern Territory - comprising all Australian governments - has agreed to a revised response plan for eradicating browsing ant in the Northern Territory.
Browsing ant was first detected in the Northern Territory in June 2015…
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Publication detailsAnimal Health Committee (AHC), March 2024DownloadsVet Communiqué – March 2024 (PDF 178 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Animal Health Committee (AHC) provides veterinary leadership and technical expertise for Australia’s…
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The National Fire Ant Eradication Program (the Program) is a highly scrutinised eradication program. It has been independently reviewed many times since 2001 to help understand its effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.The three most recent Program reviews and responses are found below.…
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You can apply for an exemption from one or more provisions of the legislation in relation to relevant goods.This includes the ability to apply for an exemption from an approved arrangement to export livestock.Our exemptions policyOur live animal export exemptions policy includes information on:…
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Preliminary Australian Government response to the Productivity Commission report on the rural Research and Development Corporations
15 June 2011
In February 2010, the Australian Government…
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Purpose of this documentThis document is designed to assist importers with the submission of information/applications for the import of fertile hatching eggs (poultry).Submission of forms and applicationsThe following table summarises the timeframes for submission of forms and applications.…
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The role that the Australian Government is playing in supporting a climate-sustainable beef industry was showcased at Beef2024.The government committed $6 million to support Beef2024 as part of the Support Regional Trade Events program election commitment.Held in Rockhampton from 5-11 May, Beef2024…
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