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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 7 May 2025 low-pressure systems and troughs brought rainfall to parts of the north, south and east of the country.Rainfall totals were low in many cropping regions, with northern Queensland receiving 5- 15…
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We are conducting a risk analysis for fresh mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) fruit for human consumption from Malaysia.
Risk analysis:When we do a risk analysis, we:review the science on pests and diseases of concernassess and analyse biosecurity risksdevelop…
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Our National Priority Plant Pests (NPPP) list highlights the threats Australia faces from plant pests and diseases.The NPPP guides national action and investment of public funds to address these threats. This effort often has broader benefits to the system than just in preparedness for the specific…
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We have published import conditions for fresh Chinese jujube fruit (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) from China on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). Before importing jujubes from China, importers must apply to the department for an import permit. The decision to commence…
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Horticulture is Australia’s third-largest agricultural industry. It includes fruit, vegetables, nuts, flowers, turf and nursery products.Pests that damage horticultural crops include species of:bacteriavirusesfungiinsectsnematodes.The National Action Plan for Pests of Horticultural Crops is…
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A hitchhiker (or contaminating) pest is one that can ‘hitch a ride’ into the country. They come in on containers, goods or travellers’ luggage on ships and aircraft. They can also arrive on cargo such as cars, tyres or machinery.These pests can remain hidden and undetected for a long time.…
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12 May 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that applications for the accreditation of farms and packhouses, and registration of treatment facilities are now open to export lychees and mangoes to protocol markets for the 2025-26 season.Summary of changes and key…
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9 May 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry and authorised officers of updates to the instructional materials relating to audit processes.Summary of changes and key pointsThe following instructional material has been updated on the Plant Export Operational Manual:…
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We represent national interests across agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries.We are a large and diverse portfolio. This includes agencies, statutory and non-statutory bodies, independent advisors and industry representatives.Our ministerThe Hon Julie Collins MP is Minister for Agriculture…
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We support our ministers to exercise powers under Australian law.Our secretary and employees exercise any delegated legal powers. The secretary and some employees also have their own, non-delegated powers.Find all laws we administer and matters relating to us in the Administrative Arrangements…
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