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Did you know our website features a range of educational biosecurity webinars and podcasts in one easy-to-find location?
The public awareness and education section of our website offers a range of content to help deepen your understanding of key biosecurity issues.
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The Levy guidelines: How…
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Supermarket prawns are safe for us to eat but did you know that they should never be used as bait?
Store-bought prawns are a delicious gourmet treat and both Australian and imported prawns are safe for human consumption. However, there’s a small chance that…
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Starting 1 April 2017, a Plant Health Australia (PHA) levy of 0.1 cent per kilogram will be introduced on avocados. This will be offset by a 0.1 cent per kilogram reduction on the research and…
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We regulate the biosecurity import conditions for goods allowed into Australia. The conditions relating to your goods may vary depending on the country of export or origin of the goods.You can find out if your goods can be imported in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).Special…
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As we continue to work together to build a stronger national biosecurity system, new teaching resources have been developed to help inspire the next generation of biosecurity champions.The resources, released in August, include teacher guides, classroom lessons and activities for primary school…
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Five Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs) are in place in three Australian states.The RFAs cover forested regions illustrated in the following map:Map of RFA regionsThe region-specific RFA webpages provide information about the RFAs, five-yearly RFA reviews, and historical publications associated with…
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Author: Linden Whittle
The remains of a forest in Australia's Blue Mountains after the 2020 bushfires.
Introduction
For the Australian forest and wood processing sectors, 2019–20 has been a tumultuous year. Beginning in September 2019, bushfires burnt across eastern and southern Australia,…
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Rainfall deficiency criteria (eligibility for early withdrawal)When am I eligible to withdraw my FMD before 12 months?From 1 July 2016, you can withdraw your FMD within 12 months without affecting any tax deduction you have claimed for an amount deposited in the previous income year if you meet the…
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Join the front line to protect our plants, animals and way of life.Do you want to make a valuable contribution to protecting Australia’s agricultural industries, our unique environment and sustain our way of life?As a biosecurity officer, you can make a difference and help prevent damaging global…
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