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The National Biosecurity Committee in consultation with key stakeholders has developed a National Biosecurity Strategy to provide a strategic direction for Australia’s biosecurity system.The National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) was formed on 1 July 2008 as a ministerial advisory committee to…
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Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) share a longstanding, collaborative relationship on biosecurity. As neighbours separated by only 150 kilometres, we face shared biosecurity challenges in our region, including the risk of exotic pests and diseases crossing the Torres Strait.To strengthen this…
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A new National Diagnostic Protocol (NDP) has been developed for the exotic meadow spittlebug, Philaenus sprumarius. The meadow spittlebug is one of the most significant exotic insect vectors for the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, which is ranked as number 1 among our National Priority Plant Pests,…
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We have completed the final report on the importation of live snails from approved countries.
Steps to complete this risk analysisWhen we do a risk analysis, we:start by reviewing the evidence on pests and diseases of concernassess and analyse biosecurity…
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The spotted wing drosophila Drosophila suzukii is a major exotic horticultural pest of thin-skinned fruit, including berries (blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, boysenberry, strawberry), stone fruit (cherry, nectarine, peach, apricot, plum, prune) and grapes. It also attacks apples, pears and other…
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In June, Dr Beth Cookson (Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer), Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith (Australia’s Chief Plant Protection Officer) and Dr Bertie Hennecke (Australia’s Chief Environmental Biosecurity Officer) participated in the inaugural One Health Symposium in Canberra.Hosted by the interim…
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In an emergency animal disease outbreak, it may be necessary to destroy infected and in-contact animals on-farm. Livestock depopulation methods are evolving, and animal welfare experts should assess any emerging methods before they’re used. We commissioned two independent evidence-based animal…
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Date of issue: 3 October 2025Date of effect: 3 October 2025Supersedes: Industry Advice Notice 2025-10PurposeTo notify export registered establishments and exporters sourcing abalone from Tasmania, of sourcing/harvesting restrictions.Change to catch zone status for Tasmanian abalone (Haliotis spp.)…
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