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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly finding its way into many aspects of our lives. Now this revolutionary technology is being put to use to help protect Australia from one of the world’s worst invasive species – exotic invasive ants.Invasive ants are one of the most serious biosecurity…
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All Australian, state and territory Agriculture Ministers have endorsed Australia’s first National Statement on Animal Welfare.Acknowledging the role of animal welfare practices and standards informed by science and evidence, the nationally agreed statement sets a vision that describes the…
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Options for the Development of National Standards and Guidelines for Animal WelfareAWTG 24-05 noted an update from the secretariat that the subgroup met to review the standards development framework and process map which have incorporated substantial stakeholder feedback. These documents will be…
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A swift response by the department’s technical response team to reports of a possible exotic snail infestation at the Port of Brisbane has prevented a harmful plant pest from taking hold in Australia.The technical response team leapt into action and within hours of being notified of the potentially…
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You must lodge returns and pay levies or charges based on the rate and frequency set for your product.Make sure you are aware of your obligations before you lodge and pay.Lodge via Levies OnlineFastest way to lodge your returns via our online systemCan’t use Levies OnlineDownload and complete a…
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Powerful conversations at the 2025 Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry (PWAF) in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, 26-30 May highlighted how Australia and Pacific island countries are working together to drive regeneration, productivity, and resilience in our agriculture and forestry sectors.PWAF is the…
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Import Risk Analysis Appeals Panel SecretariatImportation of cavendish bananas from the Philippines IRA - Appeal FindingsIntroductionThe Import Risk Analysis Appeal Panel (IRAAP) was convened in accordance with the Import Risk Analysis Handbook 2003 (the Handbook) published by the Australian…
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Australia is one of the few countries to remain free from the world’s most severe pests and diseases. Our agriculture and export industries benefit from our favourable biosecurity status.
There are many kinds of pests (such as thrips, mites and aphids) that can arrive on imported cut flowers…
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A study using the FWPA softwood data series
Authors: Tim Westwood and Linden Whittle
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This report was jointly funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) and ABARES to estimate the responsiveness of demand for structural pine to changes in timber and steel prices. Measures of…
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Animalplan 2022 to 2027 is Australia’s first national action plan for production animal health. It aims to strengthen animal health practices in our livestock industries.The plan consolidates themes from over 30 existing strategies, action plans and frameworks. This includes the Commonwealth…
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