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The Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) is the Australian Government’s key investment platform for achieving its natural resource management, sustainable agriculture and environmental protection outcomes.Through the NHT the Australian Government has established the $302.1 million Climate-Smart…
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5 November 2020
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This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the citrus industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of citrus orchards or blocks for the 2021 season.
Summary of changes and key points
Applications are now open for the accreditation of orchards or…
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5 February 2016Public consultation has commenced for six new draft regulations and new delegated legislation under the
Biosecurity Act 2015.The Australian Government, through the Department…
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The Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry sponsored 6 delegates from neighbouring countries to take part in two national plant biosecurity workshops this month.
Marjorie Kemoi (left)
Michelle Balfour (Right)
Image taken by Emily Lamberton
The…
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The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) has a long history of working with Australia’s near neighbours to deliver priority animal health outcomes. Through regional programs in the Pacific, Papua New Guinea, and Soloman Islands, OCVO delivers targeted capacity building initiatives to…
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The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) is the global authority on animal health and welfare and works to improve these matters internationally. Collaboration is a key pillar of WOAH’s Strategic Plan. The organisation maintains a substantial network of partners in addition to its 183…
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23 February 2018PurposeTo advise industry and Electronic Data Interface (EDI) users of a potential disruption to IT systems and other Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ (the department’s)…
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To celebrate the International Day of Plant Health on 12 May 2023, the Australian Chief Plant Protection Office hosted an in-person science exchange at the new Agriculture House in Canberra, chaired by the Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer, Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith. Over 100 members of the…
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30 August 2023
In mid-2023, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) adopted a new Terrestrial Animal Health Code chapter for equine piroplasmosis (infection with Theileria equi and/or Babesia caballi). The new chapter for equine piroplasmosis includes:
Recommendations for…
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Efforts to stop exotic fruit flies from entering Australia mainland through the Torres Strait will continue after a revised five-year response was endorsed on 28 June 2021 by the National Management Group (NMG).
The Response Plan 2021-2026 outlines activities aimed at eradicating annual incursion…
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