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This list is referenced in sections 13, 42, and 55 of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021 (Goods Determination).The Goods Determination requires that goods included in certain classes of goods, and that are the subject of an import declaration, must not be…
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains one of the biggest threats to both human and animal health. Addressing AMR is a global endeavour that requires coordinated action to minimise impacts on people, animals and our shared environment. Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi,…
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Background
Northern Australia’s vast, sparsely populated 10,000-kilometre coastline is the frontline for many high-risk animal and plant pests and diseases.
Biosecurity risks can reach Australia through the movement of people and goods by sea and air, through traditional visits between Papua New…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, August 2017 This brochure provides information about the practical and cooperative initiatives being delivered across northern Australia to…
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Torres Strait – Thursday Island (Waiben) Biosecurity Office
Street Address:
Ground Floor, Pearls Building
Victoria Parade
Waiben QLD 4875
Phone: +61 7 4212 0185
Northern Peninsula Area of Cape York
Phone: +61 7 4241 7952
Cairns
Street Address:
Fitzroy Building
114, Catalina Crescent…
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The risk of a biosecurity incursion in Australia is growing due to a range of factors, including climate change, new trade pathways and increased international movements.
One way we are tackling these challenges is through the implementation of the Commonwealth Biosecurity 2030 strategic roadmap…
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Biosecurity helps protect Australia’s plants and animals from the impact of invasive and exotic pests, weeds and diseases. It’s a big job and we need everyone to be involved.These classroom resources have been prepared to help you teach your students about biosecurity and how we can all care for…
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12-13 August 2025The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) held its meeting on 12–13 August 2025 in Perth, Western Australia. The first day of the meeting was dedicated planning workshop to align the EIC workplan with national biosecurity priorities.EIC endorsed governance arrangements to…
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To address key threats to seabirds from fishing activities in Australia, the Australian Government has voluntarily adopted the:
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) International Plan of Action for Reducing Incidental Catch of Seabirds in Longline Fisheries (IPOA-Seabirds). The…
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