Search Results

Australia supports Pacific for plant health talks

Australia is proud to be able to help Pacific Island nations bring their views and expertise to critical international plant health talks. Three delegates from American Samoa, Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia will attend the Pacific Plant Protection Organisation (PPPO)…
- Last modified

Predicting Australia’s exposure to exotic pests

Australian researchers are peering into the future to prepare for tomorrow’s biggest biosecurity risks.The Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA) has developed forecasting models that analyse changing climates and international trade flows to determine which pests will hit…
- Last modified

Become a biosecurity officer protecting Australia’s future

Every day our biosecurity team members make a meaningful impact safeguarding our way of life, protecting our agricultural industries, animals, plants and the health and wellbeing of our country.As a biosecurity officer, you’ll contribute to the vital role of preventing harmful pests and diseases…
- Last modified

Live animal export office contacts

Our offices are open Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays).General enquiries: 1800 900 090 or + 61 3 8318 6700 (from outside Australia).Postal address: GPO Box 858, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia.Live animalsFor enquiries relating to companion animals and other live animals other than…
- Last modified

Indicator 7.1a: Extent to which the legal framework supports the conservation and sustainable management of forests (2024) - Supporting information

This is Supporting information for Indicator 7.1a, published July 2024.Legal framework for forest managementThe following information supplied by each state supports the listing of key legislation on Table 7.1a-1:New South WalesThe Forestry Legislation Amendment Act 2018 updated the Forestry Act…
- Last modified

Economic potential for new plantation establishment in Australia

​Outlook to 2050 Authors: Linden Whittle, Peter Lock and Beau Hug [expand all] Summary Australia’s commercial timber plantation estate is fundamental to the sustainability and competitiveness of the Australian forestry sector and growing the estate has been a key Australian Government…
- Last modified

Australia’s fruits, nuts and vegetables playing cards

International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021 The UN General Assembly designated 2021 the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV). The IYFV 2021 is a unique opportunity to raise awareness on the important role of fruits and vegetables in human nutrition, food security and…
- Last modified

Importing animal derivatives and microbial goods into Australia

​This page provides guidance on how to import biological materials including foods, therapeutics, laboratory materials, and vaccines. Import conditions/is a permit required You can use the departnment's Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON)to determine if the product you want to import…
- Last modified

Wild dogs research

  Wild dogs include dingoes, feral domestic dogs and hybrids. Source: Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia Wild dogs are a significant pest animal in Australia. They are widespread in Queensland, the Northern Territory and much of Western Australia and South Australia,…
- Last modified

Exporting organic and bio-dynamic goods from Australia

We regulate the export of organic/bio-dynamic goods from Australia. This ensures that goods: comply with export laws meet importing country requirements. You can find out more in an overview of our regulatory system. Laws and regulations Regulation assures our trading partners that our…
- Last modified