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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 2 April 2025 monsoon lows and low-pressure systems brought intense rainfall to the north and east of Australia.High rainfall continued in much of northern and central Australia, including Queensland (10 - 400…
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Tree and timber pests include species of fungi, beetles, and nematodes. These can infest and kill forest, farm and street trees.The National Action Plan for Pests of Trees and Timber is a nationally agreed approach to: prevent the introduction of pests of trees and timberprepare for a…
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The Australian Fumigation Accreditation Scheme (AFAS) is a bilateral arrangement between the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) and participating overseas government agencies. AFAS manages the high biosecurity risk posed by ineffective methyl bromide (MB)…
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About the programThe Indigenous Apprenticeships Program (IAP) is a key initiative by the Australian Government aimed at increasing Indigenous employment opportunities within the Australian Public Service (APS).It provides individuals from diverse backgrounds including school leavers, recent…
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The Australian Biosecurity Awards recognise significant commitment to our nation’s biosecurity system.These are the recipients for 2024.Winners
Dr Leslie SimsDr David Banks Biosecurity Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr Laurence…
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Certain food, plant material and animal products from overseas could introduce serious pests and diseases into Australia, devastating our valuable agriculture and tourism industries, unique environment and our way of life.Before you bring or mail goods to Australia, check that it's allowed into…
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The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has introduced AusTreat, a new pre-border biosecurity treatment provider scheme. AusTreat has replaced the Offshore BMSB Treatment Providers Scheme and sets the conditions for the regulation of pre-border biosecurity treatment…
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10 April 2025Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who are required to book and manage requests for inspections via the Biosecurity Portal.InformationThe Biosecurity Portal allows a requester to provide the…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has released the final report of the review of the rabies virus risk in imported cats and dogs on our webpage. All comments from stakeholders on the draft report have been carefully considered and several changes have been made in the final…
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Pre-border biosecurityThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s approach to biosecurity incorporates a variety of strategies and initiatives aimed at addressing biosecurity risks.Biosecurity measures have been established to prevent the arrival and establishment of exotic pests and…
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