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As we continue to work together to build a stronger national biosecurity system, new teaching resources have been developed to help inspire the next generation of biosecurity champions.The resources, released in August, include teacher guides, classroom lessons and activities for primary school…
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2 December 2024Species: All livestockCountry(s): AllAttentionAccredited veterinariansAustralian Livestock Exporters’ CouncilDepartmental officersLiveCorpLivestock exportersMeat and Livestock AustraliaPurposeTo inform stakeholders of the commencement of the property of origin for livestock exports…
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2 May 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to international vessel masters, shipping agents and importers of timber and timber products.What has changed?The 2024-2025 flight season of the Burnt Pine Longicorn (BPL) beetle will concluded at 23:59 hours (NZST) on Wednesday 30…
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Notice issued: 26 June 2025From 1 July 2025, the rates of two components of the levy and export charge on avocados (excluding those processed or sold for processing) will change. The total rate will remain at 1 cent per kilogram for avocados processed or purchased for processing and 7.5 cents per…
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Australia's biosecurity
Exotic plant pests and diseases can damage our agriculture industries, food production and natural environment. Some could change our way of life. Thanks to our biosecurity system, Australia is free from many of the world’s most damaging plant pests and diseases.
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2020–21 to 2022–23
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Good seasonal conditions and higher commodity prices have been major drivers of improved broadacre farm performance in Australia in recent years. However, farm incomes are projected to fall slightly in 2022–23 because of lower prices for most commodities and input…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesFor the week ending 6 December 2023, widespread shower activity over south-eastern Australia and troughs over northern Australia brought significant rainfall totals.These falls will likely provide sufficient soil moisture to allow for…
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Animal welfare in AustraliaAnimal welfare within Australia is generally a state and territory responsibility. However, there is a collaborative approach to managing animal welfare that requires the cooperation of all layers of government and the broader animal welfare system.The Australian…
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Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems
The Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems (CCFICS) is chaired and hosted by Australia. This committee develops principles and guidelines related to food import and export…
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28 August 2020
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed?
In response to the rapid expansion of Brown marmorated stink…
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