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Authors: Jessica Evans, Alexander Brazenor, Bertie Hennecke and Sandra Parsons
Overview
This report provides details of the method used to develop a database of exotic invasive species that have the potential to have environmental impacts in Australia. The report also provides an overview of…
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Weeds are a serious threat to Australia's environment and primary industries.Gamba grass (Andropogon gayanus), cat’s claw creeper (Dolichandra unguis-cati) and Madeira vine (Anredera cordifolia) are declared Weeds of National Significance (WoNS) for their invasiveness and potential for spread. They…
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29 July 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Customs brokers, importers, vessel masters and shipping agents.
What has changed?
As many are aware, Australia’s biosecurity measures have been ramped up over the last several months in response to the outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in…
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Australia’s north is vast and sparsely populated with a coastline of over 10,000km. It is the frontline entry-point for many high-risk animal and plant pests and diseases which can damage agriculture and our broader environment.
A clean, safe and ‘biosecure’ northern border benefits all Australia…
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All food production activities have some level of impact on the environment. For commercial fishing, one of the most direct and visible impacts from the harvest of commercial fish species is the…
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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—particularly Torres Strait, whose northern islands are only a few kilometres from Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Biosecurity risks can reach Australia…
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A recent ABARES report noted that the impacts of the 2018 drought on farm incomes may not be as severe as experienced in previous droughts, but that aggregate and average trends would likely mask significant variation in performance across different industries and regions.
Interim results1…
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AQUAPLAN 2022–2027AQUAPLAN 2022–2027 is Australia’s fourth national strategic plan for aquatic animal health. Developed and implemented by industry and governments, the plan aims to improve Australia’s aquatic animal health system through 7 objectives:Border biosecurity and tradeEnterprise…
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The Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy (NAQS) list of target pests, diseases and weeds includes, but is not limited to:Plant PestsExotic fruit fliesMango pulp weevilSugarcane stem-borersAsian citrus psyllidCitrus fruit-borersWeedsSour grassMile-a-minute weedLimnocharisSiam weedSpiked…
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The Australian Biosecurity Awards recognise significant commitment to our nation’s biosecurity system.These are the recipients for 2024.Winners
Dr Leslie SimsDr David Banks Biosecurity Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr Laurence…
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