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We conducted a risk analysis for the release of the gall-inducing thrips Acaciothrips ebneri for the biological control of prickly acacia (Vachellia nilotica subsp. indica).
We conducted the risk analysis in two key steps:
Released the draft report of the risk analysis for the release of…
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413-2025: NOW LIVE - new ‘System notifications’ webpage for biosecurity import system outage notices
12 December 2025Who does this notice affect?All Biosecurity Industry Participants subscribed to receive Import Industry Advice Notice notifications from the department.All Biosecurity Industry Participants who utilise / engage with the departments import-related IT systems for the management of…
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All aircraft entering Australia and New Zealand must be disinsected in a manner approved under the Schedule of Aircraft Disinsection Procedures for Flights into Australia and New Zealand (the Schedule). This protects our countries from the introduction of:potential disease vectors to help prevent…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, October 2018A document examining the benefits of biotechnology and its potential contribution to innovation in the Australian agricultural sector.DownloadDocumentPagesFile sizeBiotechnology and agriculture in Australia: policy…
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The Australian Government’s current approach to drought policy has been informed by its history.States and territories have primary legislative and administrative responsibility for natural resources and agriculture. This includes:land usewater managementdrought response and planning.However, all…
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The Forests Australia website provides up-to-date information on Australia's forests including forest-related publications and maps, and links to forest management organisations and institutions.The website is hosted by ABARES in the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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The Highly Compliant Importer scheme is a key activity under the National Biosecurity Strategy Action Plan to enhance a shared biosecurity culture.The department is committed to driving positive biosecurity behaviours and incentivising compliance through promotion and expansion of the HCI…
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The Australian Government partners with state, territory and local governments, the agriculture and finance sectors, charities and other not-for-profit organisations to help farmers and rural communities get ready for drought. We share information about and seek feedback on drought-related…
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The National Priority List of Exotic Environmental Pests, Weeds and Diseases methodology and dataset
OverviewThe National Priority List of Exotic Environmental Pests, Weeds and Diseases (abbreviated to Exotic Environmental Pest List (EEPL)) is comprised of 168 species from eight thematic groups of pests, weeds or diseases. The primary purpose of the EEPL is to facilitate activities that help…
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The following external agencies and organisations can provide information about forestry in Australia.National agencies and organisationsAustralian Government AgenciesDepartment of Industry, Science and ResourcesGPO Box 2013CANBERRA ACT 2601Tel: 02 6213 6000Email (online form): …
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