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Response to the Environment Tasmania campaign

​12 March 2015Environment Tasmania Level 1, 100 Elizabeth St Hobart  TAS  7000Dear Environment Tasmania I understand Environment Tasmania is currently running a nationwide campaign seeking…
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Check cargo, containers and vessels for pests

Exotic pests, diseases and weeds can hitch a ride to Australia with vessels, shipping containers and break-bulk cargo. If they establish here they can wipe out entire food crops, harm our animals and damage our beautiful environment. Some pests could even change our way of life forever. We manage…
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Enhancing Public Participation in Biosecurity Surveillance

Biosecurity is a shared responsibility and community involvement in biosecurity surveillance is central to reducing the introduction and impact of pests, weeds and diseases in Australia.To understand how we can best support public participation in surveillance programs, we have partnered on a…
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Heading north on that pawsome holiday?

Winter in the southern Australian states can be cold and bitter. Travelling north to enjoy the warmer weather is enticing and why wouldn’t you take your dog along for the trip? There is no doubt your pooch will enjoy frolicking on the beach and making friends with other dogs. However, your dog’s…
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World Heritage Expert Panel Meeting

Part 1: Introduction and Methodology Part 2: Implementation of the Methodology Part 3: Record of the Panel's work in implementing Step B of the Methodology for Western Australia, New South Wales and…
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Sanitation

OverviewSanitation involves cleaning, washing, or disinfecting equipment and facilities to minimise the risk that pests could transfer onto the commodity.Sanitation is a common industry practice across the supply chain, especially for pathogens.Evaluating the efficacy of this measure requires…
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Financial performance of sugarcane farms 2020–21 to 2021–22

In 2021, ABARES was commissioned by the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and Sugar Research Australia to conduct a survey of Australian sugarcane farms. The survey was conducted in mid-2021 and collected a comprehensive set of financial,…
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Regional Forests Agreements

​​The South East Queensland Regional Forest Agreement (RFA) will be a 20-year agreement between Queensland and the Commonwealth focussed primarily on how the region's public native forests can best be used and managed. The RFA process emerged from the 1992 National Forest Policy Statement, under…
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Australian Government response to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee report: Adequacy of Australia's biosecurity measures and response preparedness, in particular with respect to foot-and-mouth disease and varroa mite

September 2023 Download Australian Government response to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee report: Adequacy of Australia's biosecurity measures and response preparedness, in particular with respect to foot-and-mouth disease and varroa mite (PDF 4.2 MB) If you…
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Have your say on the Dairy Industry Code

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has opened consultation on the operation of the Dairy Industry Code. The Dairy Industry Code provides a fairer process for negotiating contractual arrangements between dairy farmers and dairy processors. The consultation process follows…
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