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Biosecurity – it’s everyone’s business

​​​​​​​Australia’s north is vast and sparsely populated with a coastline over 10,000km long. The development potential of northern Australia’s agricultural industries is significant. However the…
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269-2023: Australian biofouling management requirements

18 December 2023 Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to all vessel owners, operators, masters and shipping agents who represent international vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance. What has changed? 18-month biofouling management requirements education…
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Indicator 6.4b: Registered places of non-Indigenous cultural value in forests that are formally managed to protect those values

This indicator measures and monitors management regimes for non-Indigenous cultural values, such as historical, research, education, aesthetic, and social heritage values. Maintaining these values is integral to the protection of non-Indigenous peoples values associated with forests.The most recent…
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Forestry contacts, agencies and organisations

​​The following external agencies and organisations can provide information about forestry in Australia.National agencies and organisations​​Australian Government AgenciesDepartment of Industry, Science and ResourcesGPO Box 2013CANBERRA ACT 2601Tel: 02 6213 6000Email (online form): …
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Sharp eye finds cacti illegally declared as lingerie and shoes

A woman who illegally misdeclared a package as lingerie and shoes when it really held 57 cacti and succulents has been convicted.Kirsten Mae Fearn pleaded guilty in the Brisbane Magistrates Court to 14 biosecurity charges on Friday 25 July. She was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment and…
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Priority 4: National Soil Action Plan

Identify and develop the soil workforce and capabilities needed to meet current and future challenges for Australia and the region.Priority 4 links to goals 1 (Prioritise soil health), 2 (Empower soil innovation and stewards) and 3 (Strengthen soil knowledge and capability) of the National Soil…
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The Rural Research and Development for Profit Expert Assessment Panel - Round Four

​​​NameBiographyProf John Gibson (Chair)Professor Gibson brings over 30 years’ experience and international recognition in a wide range of disciplines including genetics, genomics, farming systems,…
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Indicator 7.1b: Extent to which the institutional framework supports the conservation and sustainable management of forests (2024) - Supporting information

This indicator examines the institutional frameworks that support sustainable forest management. Institutional frameworks provide mechanisms for engagement of the wider community in the process of continuous improvement and sustainable forest management.This is Supporting information for Indicator…
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National soil information system grounding agriculture’s future

Nurturing the food we eat, the plants we grow, the animals native to our land Australian soil is a fundamental pillar in the sustainability, productivity and growth of Australian agricultural industries.What might seem like dirt to many, is the key component to maintaining a strong agricultural…
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Australian Chief Veterinary Officer coordinates national vet workforce data roundtable

Australia’s veterinary sector faces major challenges, including a significant workforce shortage.From the rural towns without a veterinary clinic, to new graduates without adequate support, and business owners at risk of burnout without a break – the issues within the profession are diverse and…
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