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Detect and Protect
An Australian biosecurity podcast
Episode 1
Guests: Jeff Smith and Colleen Eiser
In this episode we talk to Jeff and Colleen about the biosecurity detector dogs. Learn about how the dogs are selected and trained, some of the interesting items they have intercepted and…
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This page lists timber preservative formulations (by chemical class as a list of acceptable trade names) that the department has approved for use as biosecurity treatments as well as the minimum preservative retention requirement for each formulation. To be accepted by the department,…
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The environmental biosecurity webinars are a platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration.Whether you work in government, research or conservation, join us to explore a wide variety of environmental biosecurity topics, including:pest and weed managementbiosecurity…
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See the latest updates from the Australian Government (australia.gov.au)
IAN 211-2020 - Importation of COVID-19 Vaccines
We are doing all we can to minimise the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19). We are ensuring goods can still enter Australia while also protecting our staff.…
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8 April 2010
Biosecurity Australia Advice 2010/10
This Biosecurity Australia Advice (BAA) announces the formal commencement of concurrent import risk analyses (IRAs) for the United States, Canada and Japan to assess the animal quarantine risks from the importation of beef and beef products…
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This page includes reports and technical papers related to our biofouling policies.
In-water cleaning
Marine biosecurity
Vessel biofouling is a major pathway for the introduction of marine pests into Australian waters. In-water vessel cleaning and removal of biofouling is useful in minimising…
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GPAS 2016/10/001
This general practice administration statement is issued under the authority of the Director of Biosecurity. Department personnel, including non-ongoing staff and relevant contractors, must comply with this practice administration statement, unless doing so creates…
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The information and links on this page give you access to the latest advice from key agencies about Hendra virus.
Current situation
Since 1994, Hendra virus (HeV) has been the cause of death in over 100 horses. Most cases have been the result of spillover infection from flying-foxes. Others have…
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The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Andrew Metcalfe AO, has announced his intention to retire from the Australian Public Service on 4 August 2023. Below is his message to his department, distributed on 13 June 2023.
Colleagues
It is with mixed emotions…
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Publication details
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, January 2019
This report details food that was found to fail under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme during the month. For full data on activity and compliance under the Scheme refer to the six monthly…
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