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This page includes reports and technical papers related to our biofouling policies.
In-water cleaning
Marine biosecurity
Vessel biofouling is a major pathway for the introduction of marine pests into Australian waters. In-water vessel cleaning and removal of biofouling is useful in minimising…
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The Australian Government made a commitment to strengthen animal welfare and increase accountability and transparency for animal welfare in livestock exports.The Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports’ role was expanded to include animal welfare-related objectives and functions. This forms the…
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Snapshot of Australian Agriculture 2025This Insights report describes the current state of Australian agriculture, with the aim of providing key information and statistics in one place. It covers eight key aspects of Australian agriculture: its role in the broader economy, trends in production,…
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People have kept a wide variety of animals as pets for companionship and for produce for as long as we have had recorded language.
Keeping a pet has been shown to significantly improve an individual’s quality of life, however, it is important to understand the biosecurity implications of keeping…
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The National Soil Monitoring Program (NSMP) is a $21.599 million initiative announced as part of Budget 2023-24.The NSMP is a key deliverable of the National Soil Action Plan. Priority 1 of the Action Plan includes the development of an ‘agreed national framework to support the measurement,…
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Date of issue: 25 June 2024Date of effect: 21 June 2024Reference Number: MAA2024-07AttentionIndustry bodies: Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Trade Advisory Group, Seafood Industry AustraliaSeafood Export EstablishmentsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry: Central and…
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Some long necks were seen parading around Australia’s quarantine facility recently with the arrival of 5 llamas to our shores.They are the first llamas to enter the country in at least a decade. Biosecurity staff were thrilled to make the woolly newcomers feel right at home at Mickleham’s Post…
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What is EXDOC?EXDOC is a software application developed by the department for the purpose of managing export documentation for primary produce.EXDOC replaced manually generated permits and certificates. What is Export Documentation?Export documentation includesexport permits as required by…
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A new National Diagnostic Protocol (NDP) has been developed for the exotic meadow spittlebug, Philaenus sprumarius. The meadow spittlebug is one of the most significant exotic insect vectors for the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, which is ranked as number 1 among our National Priority Plant Pests,…
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If your livestock are showing signs of foot-and-mouth disease, immediately call the
Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888
(free call within Australia)
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a serious threat to Australia’s animal health and trade. Livestock workers, producers, and large animal…
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