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If you export food (meat, fish, seed, grains, fruit and vegetables) or livestock, or you import goods into Australia, you must be aware of your obligations under Australian law.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry administers a range of import and export legislation and may use…
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Digitaria insularis also known as cotton grass or feather-top grass.
What to look for
Large, coarse, tufted grass with rough, hairy leaves. Flowers all-year round.
What you can do
Do not move plants, plant material or soil out of the Torres Strait Protected Zone to the Torres Strait…
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Chromolaena odorata
What to look for
A fast-growing shrub or scrambling weed that can grow several metres in height. The plant has branches and leaves in opposite pairs and produces bunches of fluffy white to pink flowers during June to September.
What you can do
Do not move plants, plant…
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In December 2023 Dr Beth Cookson was appointed Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer following the retirement of Dr Mark Schipp. Dr Cookson brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked in various operational and policy roles in the department since 2006, most recently as Deputy Chief…
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Today is World Zoonoses Day, and Australia continues to invest in One Health approaches to combat the emergence and spread of zoonoses – diseases that can spread from animals to humans.This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the emergence of a significant zoonotic virus in Australia, Hendra…
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Australia is strengthening its biosecurity capabilities with technology that identifies potential biosecurity threats in minutes, instead of hours. This is revolutionising how we protect our agricultural and environmental assets.The department has deployed new identification technology that enables…
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Collaboration with other countries both directly and through international forums is an integral component of the work of the Australian Chief Plant Protection Office (ACPPO), as part of the department’s approach to maintaining our international reputation as an engaged, responsive, and problem-…
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Australia's terrestrial and aquatic animal health management policies and programs are coordinated nationally by a series of government committees.The committees range from scientific (technical/operational) committees devoted to animal health up to a forum at ministerial level where a part…
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OverviewIntegrated pest and disease management (IPDM) involves coordinated application of multiple pest management options to sustainably manage pest populations.IPDM is most commonly practiced during production, with the use of pest management options being guided by pest monitoring data.…
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17 October 2025Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers of:Test kits not testing for disease agents, imported under tariff code 3822.13What has changed?Additional tariff code eligible for the CBISIn May 2025, CBIS expanded to include managing document assessment rates for test kits not…
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