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Notes from the Chair
The Marine Pest Sectoral Committee (MPSC) held its sixth meeting in Melbourne in October 2013. This was my first MPSC meeting and also my first as Chair. You may remember that…
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Authors: Nyree Stenekes, Rob Kancans, Bill BinksHome ports of recreational boat operators, national Source: ABARES domestic boater survey, 2017.Domestic recreational boat trips in the past 12 months, national Source: ABARES domestic boater survey, 2017.BackgroundThis report presents key…
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World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week 2024 kicks off on 18 November in an effort to promote awareness and action on the dangers of this significant threat.The theme for 2024 is “Educate. Advocate. Act Now.” and calls on the global community to take solid actions in response to AMR.…
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If your livestock are showing signs of lumpy skin disease, immediately call the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 (free call within Australia)
Australia is free from lumpy skin disease (LSD) and has never had an incursion of the disease, according to World Organisation for Animal…
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Figure A3.1: Distribution of forestry worker income, 2006 – local areas in South East South Australia
Figure A3.2: Distribution of forestry worker income, 2006 – local areas in the Western…
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Summary of findings on the EC Interest Rate Subsidy of previous drought policy reviews
Matthews, K., Olson, N., File, G., Lawson, R., Kuhl, B., Davies, B., Moore, K., Gunthorpe, J. and Hood, C. 1997,…
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We develop policies that allow people to safely import plants and plant products into Australia.
Why we do risk analyses
When people want to import plants or plant products from overseas, we need to consider the biosecurity risks. Part of our analysis includes identifying the best ways to manage…
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What to look for
Nipah virus causes clinical disease humans and animals (mainly pigs). Infected pigs may show signs of respiratory distress, nasal discharge, non-productive cough and lethargy.
In humans, symptoms can include fever, headache, dizziness, vomiting, reduced consciousness and…
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Caused by Pseudocercospora fijiensis
What to look for
Narrow, rusty, reddish-brown streaks on the undersides of banana leaves and smaller corresponding streaks on the upper surface.
What you can do
Do not move plants, plant material, fruit (particularly bananas) or soil out of the…
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