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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 9 May 2024, dry conditions dominated much of Australia. However, a low pressure system and a series of troughs brought rainfall totals ranging from 10 to 150 millimetres to much of New South Wales and parts of…
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The Future Drought Fund will fund five Nuffield Australia Drought Resilience Scholarships in 2027. To be considered for a 2027 scholarship, you apply in 2026.Applications for the 2027 Nuffield Australia Drought Resilience Scholarships will open on Monday 16 February 2026.Learn more about the…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 8 December 2021, low-pressure troughs over northern and eastern Australia brought more storms and rainfall. A blocking high-pressure system over the Australian Bight caused dry conditions in most…
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Australia has concluded FTAs with 19 countries, or groups of countries. These FTAs and the entry-into-force date are:Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (A-UAE CEPA) – 1 October 2025Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) - 31 May 2023Australia-India Economic…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 18 January 2023, a broad low-pressure trough remained active over northern Australia and resulted in widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across northern Australia. Meanwhile, onshore flow produced…
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All travellers coming to Australia must be aware of Australia’s strict biosecurity requirements and the penalties for not complying with those requirements.In accordance with the Biosecurity Act 2015 and the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, a biosecurity officer can give…
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24 November 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.What has changed?…
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Forests of AustraliaNational dataset of forest extent, by national forest categories and forest types
Tenure of Australia's forestsNational dataset of national land tenure classes…
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Project UpdatesIndonesia-Australia Commercial Cattle Breeding ProgrammeIn December 2016, the Indonesia Australia Commercial Cattle Breeding (IACCB) programme successfully imported…
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The Department of Agriculture is responsible for reducing the risk of exotic pests or diseases entering the country that may harm Australia’s unique environment, agricultural and horticultural…
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