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Guide to using the glossary
This glossary contains common terms, acronyms and definitions that relate to approved arrangements. It is subject to review on a regular basis.
Definitions that are not contained within this glossary can be found in the Biosecurity Act 2015 (the Act) or in…
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21 September 2018
This Biosecurity Advice announces the formal commencement of a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh Capsicum spp. fruit (capsicums, chillies and peppers) from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu (Pacific Island countries).
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7 May 2014
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders that a policy recommendation has been made to not allow release of the tortricid moth Cydia succedana for the biological control of gorse (Ulex europaeus). Release of Cydia succedana has not been recommended due to the identification of…
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The National Environment and Community Biosecurity Research, Development and Extension Strategy (NECBRDES) 2021-26 provides a framework and actions to develop a national coordinated and strategic approach to biosecurity research, development, and extension (RD&E) for…
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20 December 2023Species: AllCountries: AllAttentionAll stakeholdersPurposeTo advise the department’s arrangements for the Live Animal Exports general enquiries phone line over the Christmas period (23 December 2023 – 2 January 2024).Key pointsOur Canberra offices and some regional offices…
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The risk to Australia
Weeds cost the Australian economy billions of dollars in control measures and lost income each year. They reduce agricultural production by competing with crops, introducing crop diseases and restrict our ability to trade internationally by contaminating crops and wool.…
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A queen of Asian hornet (Vespa velutina)
An Asian hornet’s incredible compound eyes, the distinct ventral spine of a mottled shieldbug and the diamond-like bling of a polished green stink bug are among remarkable high-resolution images now bolstering…
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4 August 2025Species: AllCountries: AllAttentionAll StakeholdersPurposeTo advise stakeholders of the upcoming public consultation (‘Have Your Say’) period for amendments to the Export Control Rules 2021 (the Rules) applicable to all three of the tariff rate quota rules.Key pointsThis notice advises…
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Scientific name: Capripoxvirus
About LSD
This disease causes cattle and water buffalo to become severely unwell.
Milk production in animals with LSD is significantly impacted.
LSD may also cause cows to abort their young.
Countries with an LSD outbreak loose access to global markets.
LSD is…
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The giant African snail is one of the world’s largest and most damaging land snails. Native to Eastern Africa, it has quickly spread around the world and is now established in most tropical countries. Australia is free from the giant African snail and we want to keep it that way.
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