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The National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) met on 19 and 20 March 2025 in Canberra. The meeting was co-chaired by Justine Saunders (Deputy Secretary, Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) and Rachel Chay (Deputy Director General & Chief Biosecurity Officer,…
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We are building a stronger biosecurity system to protect Australia from the increasing risk of hitchhiker pests in sea containers and goods.
Some examples of hitchhiker pests. Top left khapra beetle, top right spotted lanternfly, bottom left giant African…
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30 August 2024The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) met in person in Brisbane on Friday 30 August 2024.Members noted that this will be Dr Nigel Ainsworth’s last face-to-face meeting as EIC Chair. The Committee thanked Dr Ainsworth for his contribution in his time as Chair and welcomed…
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This consultancy examines indicators which can be utilised to help monitor the social and economic impacts of forestry in Australia.
The terms ‘social impact assessment’ and ‘socio-economic impact…
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Hundreds of social and economic impacts of forestry could potentially be monitored over time, including the impacts of the forest industry on human wellbeing, employment, local and regional…
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Authors: Drs Jay Gomboso and Donkor Addai
Overview
Growing global concerns over the rise in antimicrobial resistance in both humans and animals has led to some countries responding by tightening regulations on the use of antimicrobials for growth promotion, disease prevention purposes and…
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State and territory governments recognise the importance of protecting Australia from exotic animal diseases and managing endemic animal diseases.Each state and territory has a list of 'notifiable' animal diseases. These lists contain animal diseases that are of national concern.These diseases are…
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7-8 September 2021
The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) met virtually on 7 and 8 September 2021.
The committee endorsed the National Priority List of Exotic Environmental Pests, Weeds and Diseases (EEPL) Implementation Plan and will collaborate and partner with community,…
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Diseases can have severe impacts on aquaculture, fisheries, and the natural environment. Governments and industry share responsibilities for managing the risks associated with the spread of aquatic animal diseases.Guidelines are available to help industry and governments effectively manage these…
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Screwworm fly: a continual threat
No. 109
Chrysomya bezziana and Cochliomyia hominivorax (order Diptera, family Calliphoridae), the Old World and New World screwworm flies respectively, are two species of parasites capable of infesting any warm-blooded animal (including humans), causing myiasis…
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