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National Management Group CommuniquéHigh Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) H7 – 16 July 2024Following tracing activities from New South Wales (NSW), the H7N8 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) strain was confirmed on 27 June 2024 in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).The National…
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National Management Group CommuniquéHigh Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) H7 – 21 June 2024On Wednesday 19 June 2024, New South Wales confirmed a detection of H7 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) in the Greater Sydney region. Laboratory testing has provided confirmation this detection…
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Renewed focus on weed biocontrol through a collaborative initiative is set to deliver benefits to land managers and the environment in the fight against weeds.The initial phase of implementing the National Weed Biocontrol Pipeline Strategy includes the drafting of a national priority list of…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry administers the Biosecurity Act 2015, Export Control Act 2020, Imported Food Control Act 1992 and various other Acts in order to protect Australia's animal, plant and human health status and to maintain market access for Australian food and…
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Date of issue: 23 July 2021
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2021-07
Related Market Access Advice: MAA2021-04 – Countries and products affected by the occurrence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Victoria as at 12 April 2021.
Attention:
Egg Exporters —Australian…
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1 March 2017
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers of (certain/specific) uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers.
What has changed?
The Director of Biosecurity has varied the Biosecurity (Suspended goods…
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30 June 2017Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers of (certain/specific) uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers.…
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3-4 August 2022
The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) met virtually on 3-4 August 2022. Collaborative discussions led to a range of good outcomes, including:
Use of the Fish Invasiveness Screening Kit model to assess the environmental risks posed by exotic freshwater fish for live…
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As part of the Australian Biosecurity Awards, the Dr Kim Ritman Award for Science and Innovation recognises outstanding ambassadors for science and innovation. This year, Dr Richard Bradhurst, a Senior Research Fellow and Chief Investigator at the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis…
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State and territory governments are responsible for animal production and welfare laws and their enforcement. The states and territories set and enforce animal welfare standards through administration of state legislation for animal welfare or the prevention of animal cruelty.
For Australia’s…
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