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6. Eastern plague grasshopper: Oedaleus australis

​Adult description 6 of 15 Size: Females 25 to 35 mm, males 20 to 30 mm Adult Description: Colour is usually brown but can have green patches. In profile the…
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How you can protect Australia's aquatic animal health

If you see any unusual symptoms in farmed or wild aquatic animals, including unusual fish deaths, report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.Risks to aquatic animal health come from a variety of sources, including:aquarium fish, also known as ornamental fishbait and…
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Potential distribution of the invasive marine species Potamocorbula amurensis (Amur River clam) in Australia

Author: Rupert Summerson Amur River clam (Potamocorbula amurensis)Photo credit: Evan Rees (NABS Aquatic Officer, Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy) OverviewAmur River clam is a species of bivalve mollusc that is native to the north-western Pacific Ocean…
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Report of the assessment of northern China's fruit fly pest free areas: Hebei, Shandong and Xinjiang

Report of the assessment of northern China’s fruit fly pest free areas:Hebei, Shandong and Xinjiang - March 2009 © Commonwealth of Australia 2009 This work is copyright. You may download, display,…
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Designing an award-winning future for DAFF

The prestigious Good Design Awards has recognised Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), Tobias and Thinkplace for two projects in ag policy and trade spaces. The Compliance Capture and Compliance Insights digital tools and the Modern Workforce Management and Planning Practices…
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Protect your animals and plants from pests and diseases

Watch farm biosecurity videosThe 2007 equine influenza (horse flu) outbreak in Australia was a timely reminder of why biosecurity is both beneficial and necessary. Regardless of whether you own a large or small property, you are responsible for keeping your animals, plants/crops free from weeds,…
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Become a biosecurity officer protecting Australia’s future

Every day our biosecurity team members make a meaningful impact safeguarding our way of life, protecting our agricultural industries, animals, plants and the health and wellbeing of our country.As a biosecurity officer, you’ll contribute to the vital role of preventing harmful pests and diseases…
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Fisheries research

Commonwealth Fisheries Harvest Strategy Policy and Bycatch Policy Implementation ReviewThe implementation review assesses the extent to which the requirements of the 2018 Commonwealth Fisheries Harvest Strategy Policy and Bycatch Policy have been met.Published 8 November 2024Shark Assessment Report…
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Indicator 6.4a: Area of forest to which Indigenous people have use and rights that protect their special values and are recognised through formal and informal management regimes (2024)

This indicator monitors the degree to which land is placed under appropriate tenure classifications or management regimes to protect Indigenous peoples’ values in forests. An acceptable level of accountability for the protection of Indigenous peoples’ cultural, religious, social and spiritual needs…
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Sharing cultural knowledge to protect marine environments

More than 50 Indigenous rangers from 20 different Indigenous Ranger groups joined forces in an event supported by Parks Australia and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to help manage marine debris and ghost nets in remote northern Australia.The Indigenous rangers visited Gulkula…
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