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Today is World Zoonoses Day, and Australia continues to invest in One Health approaches to combat the emergence and spread of zoonoses – diseases that can spread from animals to humans.This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the emergence of a significant zoonotic virus in Australia, Hendra…
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In December 2023 Dr Beth Cookson was appointed Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer following the retirement of Dr Mark Schipp. Dr Cookson brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked in various operational and policy roles in the department since 2006, most recently as Deputy Chief…
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Australia is strengthening its biosecurity capabilities with technology that identifies potential biosecurity threats in minutes, instead of hours. This is revolutionising how we protect our agricultural and environmental assets.The department has deployed new identification technology that enables…
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The National Biosecurity Forum brings together key stakeholders to:reflect on progress to strengthen Australia’s biosecurity systemdiscuss challenges, opportunities and innovationhear from the Australian Government on efforts to prevent, respond to and recover from pests and diseasesstrengthen and…
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17 March 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock), customs brokers and departmental staff. What has changed?As notified on 16 January 2025 (IIAN 13-2025), the department is implementing updates to Australia’s emergency measures for Xylella …
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PLANT PEST
Leaves infected with barley stripe rust take on a yellowappearance. Frank Peairs, Bugwood.org
Barley stripe rust (exotic strains)Exotic to AustraliaFeatures: A fungal disease of barley that can cause completecrop lossesWhere it’s from: Asia, Europe, Central Africa and North,…
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Species: Live Animal, Reproductive MaterialCountries: AllAttentionAll users of the Tracking Animal Certification for Export (TRACE) system.PurposeThis notice is to advise the Live Animal Export industry that access to TRACE will transition soon to the Export Service.Once TRACE is transitioned, you…
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2 March 2016
Ms Rebecca Hubbard Stop the Trawler AllianceDear Ms HubbardI am writing in response to the most recent Stop the Trawler Alliance email campaign…
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AEMIS - Australian Export Meat Inspection SystemAustralian Export Meat Inspection System - Information packageApplication for appointment as an AAOInformation about the AAO application processApplication to change details of an AAOAAO Renewal InformationApplication to renew appointment of an…
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Background
In 2006, the Council of Australian Governments’ (COAG) acknowledged that agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines (agvet chemical) regulation required reform and established a Ministerial Taskforce to develop an updated and harmonised national system for…
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