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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 17 November 2021, low-pressure troughs and associated cold fronts brought significant rainfall to central and eastern Australia.
The substantial rainfall across eastern Australia this week has…
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We take an active approach to sharing information with the public.The Information Publication Scheme (IPS) details the types of information Australian Government agencies must actively share. This is a part of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).As an Australian Government agency, we must…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 26 November 2025, rainfall was recorded across parts of northern, southern and eastern Australia, while central areas remained comparably dry.Across cropping regions, rainfall totals were low across most south-…
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29 September 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice applies to importers of plant, animal and biological goods and brokers who bring or import goods to the Australian mainland.Importers are advised that the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021 (the Goods…
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OverviewInspect commodity units that are profiled as being at greater risk of being infested, and remove or treat those with evidence of being infested.Examples of risk-based grading include inspection of sea containers or passengers’ luggage that have recently had elevated exposure to the pest.…
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From Farm to Retail - how food prices are determined in Australia
Australian Food Statistics
Archived food publications
Food Consumption Trends in China
Price Determination in the Australian Food Industry (2004)
FOODmap: An analysis of the Australian food supply chain
The National Food…
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Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) share a longstanding, collaborative relationship on biosecurity. As neighbours separated by only 150 kilometres, we face shared biosecurity challenges in our region, including the risk of exotic pests and diseases crossing the Torres Strait.To strengthen this…
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We are keen to engage with you about Australia’s biosecurity system to support our industries, environment and communities.This webinar series covers a range of biosecurity topics, such as Australia’s priority biosecurity risks and how they are being managed, preparedness and response activities,…
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What to look for:
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) only affects pigs. Infected pigs may show signs of breathing and respiratory distress, anorexia, fever and depression. Some may have highly prominent blue ears. Infertility, abortion or birth of weak piglets can also be…
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What to look for
Nipah virus causes clinical disease humans and animals (mainly pigs). Infected pigs may show signs of respiratory distress, nasal discharge, non-productive cough and lethargy.
In humans, symptoms can include fever, headache, dizziness, vomiting, reduced consciousness and…
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