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21 February 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All stakeholders
What has changed?
The national biosecurity strategy consultation draft is open for public comment.
This will be the Australia’s first national biosecurity strategy and will set the direction for the future of the national…
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7 August 2023Who does this notice affect?The yachting industry, vessel operators, shipping agents, first point of entry (FPOE) operators and others.What has changed?The Port of Sydney FPOE determination has been amended to designate ‘Department of Home Affairs Jetty, Neutral Bay’ as an additional…
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The Australian red meat industry encompasses the production and processing of beef cattle, sheep, goats and buffalo, for export and domestic consumption. Beef cattle and sheep are the dominant industries.
The authority to deal with particular red meat industry issues is vested in a number of…
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OverviewThe Subcommittee on Animal Health Laboratory Standards, through leadership of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and an expert consultant, have completed the process of finalising a business plan. The plan looks towards a national laboratory-focused simulation exercise.…
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OverviewWith assistance from Animal Health Australia, the Australian Alpaca Association has launched an NLIS for alpacas in a voluntary capacity.The NLIS is designed to track devices and corresponding livestock movements for disease control, biosecurity, food safety, market access and other…
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OverviewExercise Waterhole was a national laboratory exercise in 2023. It showed the need for enhanced management of baseline or centralised laboratory stockpiles. In March 2025, a national workshop considered a centralised national laboratory stockpile for emergency animal disease response.…
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Class 1. Conservation and Natural Environments1.1.0 Nature conservation1.1.1 Strict nature reserve1.1.2 Wilderness area1.1.3 Nature Park1.1.4 Natural feature protection1.1.5 Habitat/species management area1.1.6 Protected…
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The Australian Government seeks to ensure that an appropriate balance exists between incentives for innovation and investment and the interests of both individuals and businesses, including small…
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The department is responsible for managing the risk associated with the movement of all domestic bulk in-ship agricultural commodities on board international vessels.
Bulk vessels can harbour exotic pests and plant diseases such as Karnal bunt, which if introduced into Australia, could have the…
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