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In the two centuries since European colonisation, many exotic animals have been introduced to Australia. Some introduced species, like rabbits and foxes, have become established and invasive over time with no prospect of eradication. The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resources…
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Every three years, the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences conducts the pest animal and weed management survey.
The 2022 survey (and the previous surveys conducted in 2016 and 2019) sought information from agricultural land managers about the types of impacts…
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24 March 2025DownloadNotice to Industry 10 - Cleaning contractors – biosecurity requirements (PDF 212 KB) Notice to Industry 10 - Cleaning contractors – biosecurity requirements (DOCX 96 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Online version[…
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July 2025Australian Government response to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee report: Customs Legislation Amendment (Commercial Greyhound Export and Import Prohibition) Bill 2021Download PDF - 250 KBIf you have difficulty accessing these files, contact us for help.…
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Our farmers do an amazing job to produce some of the world’s best agricultural products.Australia exports about 72% of the total value of agricultural, fisheries and forestry production, which in 2022–23 was an estimated $98 billion.Today marks National Agriculture Day (AgDay) and this year’s theme…
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December 2025Australian Government response to the Emerson reviewDownload PDF 771 KBIf you have difficulty accessing these files, contact us for help. IntroductionOn 23 August 2024, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Hon Julie Collins MP announced Dr Craig Emerson would…
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Weeds are exotic, naturalised plants that aren’t technically feasible to eradicate due to their spread and persistence. They compete with cultivated plants for resources like sunlight, water, and nutrients. They can also disrupt ecosystems and reduce crop yields. Weeds are often difficult to…
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Established pests and weeds pose significant challenges for farmers and land managers, reducing crop yields and lowering productivity. Having access to reliable data is critical to inform effective land management practices, policy development and support collaborative efforts to manage the spread…
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4 March 2021
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to provide guidance to industries and exporters about changes to listing arrangements for establishments and exporter for non-prescribed goods (NPGs) under the new Export Control Act 2020.
Key points
From 28 March 2021, Australia’s…
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In April 2008, the Forest Industries Branch of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) engaged the Fenner School of Environment and Society to identify a set of indicators to…
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