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Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human…
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The Australian Marine Conservation Society has launched the ‘save our sharks’ campaign. Senator the Hon Anne Ruston, the Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources responded with a letter…
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The ease of shopping from the comfort of your home – and the convenience of being able to shop internationally – is one of the reasons online shopping is popular in Australia and around the globe.However, similar to when you purchase items when travelling overseas, goods that you buy online…
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8 August 2018
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the draft report for the pest risk analysis for Pepino mosaic virus and pospiviroids associated with tomato seed.
This draft report proposes risk management measures to address the risk from Pepino mosaic virus and…
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Trypanosoma evansi
What to look for (depending on strain)
Cattle
Chronic wasting.
Infected horse showing signs of chronic wasting
Horses, donkeys and mules
Fever, weakness, anaemia (pale gums), small pin-point haemorrhages on the nostrils.
Sometimes swelling of the legs and…
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Piper aduncum
What to look for
A shrub or small tree that can grow to eight metres. The plant features erect branches with aromatic leaves that droop. Mature plants flower and fruit throughout the year: flowers are cream-coloured and develop opposite most leaves.
What you can do
Do not…
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To explore just how Australia would respond if high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H5 found its way to our shores, the department recently led a series of 3 scenario-based discussion exercises known as Exercise Volare.Exercise Volare was an opportunity for senior leaders from Australian and…
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Key meetingsAs Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer, Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith’s work aims to protect Australia’s plant-based industries and plants in our natural environment from exotic and harmful plant pests and diseases.Gabrielle represents the Australian Government in national…
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Date of issue: 9 December 2025Date of effect: ImmediateAttention: Meat and meat products registered establishments and exportersPurposeThis notice provides export registered establishments with notice that the proposed 2025 legislative amendments to the meat commodity rules will commence on 9…
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If you notice sick or dead birds or other animals, you should not touch them. If there are multiple dead birds or other animals, take photos or a video.Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.See more on reporting suspected bird…
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