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Australian Prawn FarmsLocated in regional Queensland, Australian Prawn Farms is committed to their role as an industry leader in biosecurity. They are a premier tiger prawn hatchery, grow-out farm and processing facility.Despite their small workforce, the farm has generously supported the…
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Water scarcity is a persistent issue in Australia given the relatively dry and variable climate. The emergence of climate change has exacerbated this issue. Water is a valuable commodity particularly within agriculture, which accounts for around three quarters of total use. Water is also of value…
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If you buy, export, grow, process or sell Australian agricultural produce yourself, or on behalf of another person, you may be liable to pay a levy or charge.We collect levies and charges on behalf of the relevant agriculture industry. The money collected is then disbursed to levy recipient bodies…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF or the department) considers a range of scientific and evidence-based data when setting measures to manage the biosecurity risks associated with arriving vessels and their goods, such as waste. Currently all waste discharged from…
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The 2024 NSW RFAs Annual Meeting of Officials took place via videoconference on 26 November 2024. The meeting was attended by officials from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the…
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We are conducting a risk analysis for fresh decrowned pineapples for human consumption from India and Indonesia.
Risk analysis:When we do a risk analysis, we:review the science on pests and diseases of concernassess and analyse biosecurity risksdevelop…
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Longhorn beetles are identifiable by their extra-long antennae.Asian longhorn beetle is up to 3.5 cm long, black with whitespots, and attacks hardwood trees.Kenneth R. Law, USDA APHIS PPQ, Bugwood.org
Longhorn beetles (exotic species)Exotic to AustraliaFeatures: Three species of wood-…
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About the programThe Indigenous Apprenticeships Program (IAP) is a key initiative by the Australian Government aimed at increasing Indigenous employment opportunities within the Australian Public Service (APS).It provides individuals from diverse backgrounds including school leavers, recent…
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Last published 14 April 2025DownloadNotice to Industry 6: Horse equipment arriving with horses from the northern hemisphere (PDF 154 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Online versionPurposeTo inform horse importers of the requirements and their…
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This is Supporting information for 1.1a.i Forest area by type, published December 2023.1.1a.i Forest area by type is one of four parts of Indicator 1.1a Area of forest by forest type and tenure.Native forest crown cover and stand height classesAustralia’s native forests are classified into nine…
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