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Treatments applied for biosecurity purposes are part of measures used in managing the risk of introduction of exotic pests and diseases. These treatments are only effective when conducted correctly.It is important that treatment providers in Australia (onshore) and other countries (offshore)…
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7 October 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of plant products for human consumption (e.g. rice, beans, lentils, dried chilli, cumin and coriander seed), freight forwarders, biosecurity industry participants and accredited persons operating under the department’s approved…
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Avian influenza is a viral disease of birds and is found across the globe. Avian influenza virus strains are described as low pathogenicity (LPAI) or high pathogenicity (HPAI).
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We publish communiques:on behalf of our ministerial forums and industry groupsto provide updates on ongoing issuesMinisters’ forumsAgriculture Ministers’ MeetingThe Agriculture Ministers' Meeting consists of Australian and state and territory agriculture ministers. They work collaboratively on…
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The National Fire Ant Eradication Program (NFAEP) continues to make progress toward its goal of eradicating red imported fire ants from Australia by 2032. At the September 2025 National Management Group meeting, the Program shared updates on operations, community engagement, and strategic planning.…
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The National Fire Ant Eradication Program’s National Management Group (NFAEP NMG) met in person at NFAEP Headquarters in Berrinba for its June 2025 meeting. Members toured the facility and surrounding areas, including a visit to Kagaru to meet with locals affected by fire ants.The Executive Program…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is committed to supporting economic participation and productivity for First Nations Australians across the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector.Our First Nations CommitmentOur First Nations Commitment reflects the aspirations of…
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In 2025, the department will apply indexation to biosecurity and imported food regulatory charges. All legislated regulatory charges that are subject to an indexation provision will increase by 2.4% on 1 July 2025.Indexation does not require changes to legislation, new rates for 2025-26 are the…
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