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What are nucleic acids?
Nucleic acids are chemical compounds which can carry genetic information in living organisms and viruses. The two main classes of nucleic acids are deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
DNA is the genetic material found in…
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The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is seeking your feedback on its Regulator Performance Framework (RPF) 2017–18 self-assessments.
The department works with governments and industry partners to grow the value of agricultural trade and reduce risk to the agricultural sector.
It has…
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Timber, bamboo and related products must meet the import conditions published in our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).We have categorised the common types of timber, bamboo and related products below. This information will help you to find the most appropriate BICON case for your goods…
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Customs brokers are not directly regulated under Australia’s illegal logging laws. Legal obligations are placed on the businesses that regulated import wood, pulp and paper products into Australia.However, your clients may ask for help understanding their responsibilities under the illegal…
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We regularly work to provide updated information relating to the reformed Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 and Illegal Logging Prohibition Rules 2024, which came into effect on 3 March 2025.Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Australia’s illegal logging laws and the due…
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Background
Northern Australia’s vast, sparsely populated 10,000-kilometre coastline is the frontline for many high-risk animal and plant pests and diseases.
Biosecurity risks can reach Australia through the movement of people and goods by sea and air, through traditional visits between Papua New…
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The following indicators provide information that can assist in monitoring the social and economic impacts of the forest industry on the people who depend on forestry for their livelihood, by analysing…
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Did you know our website features a range of educational biosecurity webinars and podcasts in one easy-to-find location?
The public awareness and education section of our website offers a range of content to help deepen your understanding of key biosecurity issues.
Our Australian Biosecurity…
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Take a video tour to learn more about the high-quality care your cat or dog will receive during quarantine. Our biosecurity officers at the Post Entry Quarantine facility (PEQ) will ensure that your pet is comfortable and gets plenty of attention, while also ensuring that any biosecurity risks to…
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This is Supporting information for Indicator 6.5c, published July 2024.Data sourcesData for this Indicator were drawn from the 2021 Census of Population and Housing (ABS 2021a) and 2016 Census of Population and Housing (ABS 2016).Forest and wood products industries are defined here using the…
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