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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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Detect and Protect
An Australian biosecurity podcast
Episode 6
Host: Steve Peios
Guest: Dr Gabrielle Vivian Smith
Dr Gabrielle Vivian Smith and Steve Peios take us through the threat of the Khapra Beetle to Australia’s grain and dry-goods industries. We find out how the beetle could…
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National action plans improve the way we prepare for, detect and respond to the National Priority Plant Pests (NPPP).National action plansSee our current action plans for National Priority Plant Pests:National Xylella Action Plan 2019–2029National Khapra Beetle Action Plan 2021–2031National…
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We have completed a final report for the review of pest risk assessments for spider mites.
About the reviewWe undertake risk analyses to consider market access requests for fresh fruit commodities for human consumption from trading partners. Many of these risk…
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28 August 2020
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed?
In response to the rapid expansion of Brown marmorated stink…
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Nominations for the 2025 Australian Biosecurity Awards are now openRead the eligibility and assessment criteria before submitting a nomination.To submit a nomination, complete the nomination form.Nominations close 9 am AEST Monday 30 June 2025.Nomination formIf you need help with your nomination or…
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Australia is fortunate to be free from many of the world’s most damaging plant pests and diseases that could severely impact our natural environment and agricultural industries.In early December 2024, the department, in collaboration with state and territory governments through the Plant Health…
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With the explosion of citizen science platforms such as iNaturalist, which allow members of the public to upload occurrence records of species detected in Australia, an opportunity exists to use these platforms as an early warning system for the detection of exotic plant pests.This is particularly…
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Australian researchers are peering into the future to prepare for tomorrow’s biggest biosecurity risks.The Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA) has developed forecasting models that analyse changing climates and international trade flows to determine which pests will hit…
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