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21 August 2018This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the final report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh dragon fruit from Indonesia. The final report…
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Northern Australia’s vast, sparsely populated 10,000 kilometre coastline is the frontline for many high risk animal and plant pests and diseases. Biosecurity risks can reach Australia through the…
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Date of issue: 24 August 2017
Date of effect: Immediate
Attention:Australian Hides Skins and Leather Exporters Association (AHSLEA)Animal skins and hides processors/packersExporters and…
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains one of the biggest threats to both human and animal health. Addressing AMR is a global endeavour that requires coordinated action to minimise impacts on people, animals and our shared environment. Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi,…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is using innovative methods to tackle a hidden underground risk at Brisbane International Airport – a potential exotic mosquito breeding site.The department’s Vector Monitoring Program (VMP) is trialling new Hamer traps over an underground drain…
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ABARES has expanded the Farmland Price Indicator to include a new series of experimental estimates by farmland type.Users can now access and download specific information for beef, dairy, cropping, forestry, orchard and even hobby farmland type via the ABARES Farmland Price Indicator dashboard.…
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In August during National Science Week the first ever Government Scientists Group STEM Expo was held in the Great Hall of Parliament House in Canberra. The Expo showcased STEM careers and activities in government agencies. Over 1500 people attended in person and over 600 people watched the event’s…
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As part of the National Carp Control Plan, the Australian Government is investigating the feasibility of the carp virus Cyprinid herpesvirus 3, for use as a biological control agent to control common carp populations in Australian waterways.The Environmental Biosecurity Office (EBO) has finalised…
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Australian plague locusts are an endemic pest that threatens our agricultural industry, devastating crops, and causing losses of up to $30 million.By harnessing cutting edge science, experts can forecast locust outbreaks with greater accuracy, helping mitigate economic impacts.The Australian Plague…
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The Clean Energy Regulator issues a project proponent ACCUs after the proponent submits an offsets report demonstrating the project has delivered emissions reductions or carbon storage. This report identifies the tonnes of CO2-e avoided or stored over a particular period (called the reporting…
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