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Biosecurity Advice 2016-23 - Importation of honey bee semen - Final review of import conditions

​​20 June 2016 This Biosecurity Advice informs stakeholders that the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has finalised a biosecurity risk review for the importation of honey bee semen. Importation of honey bee semen may be permitted subject to biosecurity legislation, and the…
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Australian Government response to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee interim and final reports: Biosecurity risks associated with the importation of seafood and seafood products

​(including uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat) into Australia May 2018 Introduction The Australian Government welcomes the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee’s interim and final reports on biosecurity risks associated with the importation of seafood and…
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Follow biosecurity requirements this holiday season

If you’re travelling overseas this holiday season you may see our social media or advertisements raising awareness about protecting Australia from biosecurity threats. The holiday season is the busiest time of year at Australia’s airports, so we have enhanced awareness activities aimed at…
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4.7. Activity

This topic provides you with information, case studies and resources to help you understand some considerations when planning for carbon farming. Consider how this topic might apply to your land management or farming practice. Consider the following questions and make notes about carbon farming…
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Levies privacy notice and information use and disclosure policy

‘Personal information’ means information or an opinion about an identified, or reasonably identifiable, individual.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry collects your personal information and information about other individuals (as defined in the Privacy Act 1988) in relation to…
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Importing reproductive material semen and embryos

What you need to know ​​​​​Semen and embryos from the animal species listed below can currently be imported into Australia from selected Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry approved countries only. Permitted species for imports of animal semen include buffalo, cattle, cats, deer,…
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Fisheries research

Commonwealth Fisheries Harvest Strategy Policy and Bycatch Policy Implementation ReviewThe implementation review assesses the extent to which the requirements of the 2018 Commonwealth Fisheries Harvest Strategy Policy and Bycatch Policy have been met.Published 8 November 2024Shark Assessment Report…
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Plant Health

Australia is fortunate to be free from many of the damaging plant pests that occur in other countries.This freedom helps our producers to access local and overseas markets, protects our unique environment, and supports a healthy way of life for all Australians.To keep up to date with our work to…
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Ground cover indicator for drought resilience

Authors: Jasmine Howorth, Lucy Randall and Jane Stewart The Future Drought Fund is using ground cover (total vegetation cover) as an environmental indicator to monitor resilience. These ground cover metrics build on monitoring work under the National Landcare Program (Regional Land Partnerships…
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Australian Government response to the Senate Finance and Public Administration References Committee Inquiry Report: Operation, effectiveness, and consequences of the PGPA (Location of Corporate Commonwealth Entities) Order 2016

Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, December 2017 Download Australian Government response to the Senate Finance and Public Administration References Committee inquiry report: Operation, effectiveness, and consequences of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (…
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