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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 20 February 2025, low-pressure systems brought rainfall to the north and east of AustraliaTropical Cyclone Zelia brough rainfall totals exceeding 400 millimetres to coastal and inland areas of Western…
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The Quarantine Regulators Meeting (QRM), established in 2008, is an annual forum that connects government agencies responsible for or involved in biosecurity and border management.The QRM provides an opportunity for biosecurity agencies worldwide to discuss innovative topics, emerging issues, and…
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IAN 211-2020 - Importation of COVID-19 Vaccines
We are doing all we can to minimise the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19). We are ensuring goods can still enter Australia while also protecting our staff.…
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As a summary of the work undertaken by the Expert Panel, outcomes of Steps A and B for New South Wales have been listed in Table 17. The table has been constructed so as to show the sieving approach that…
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This page includes reports and technical papers related to our biofouling policies.
In-water cleaning
Marine biosecurity
Vessel biofouling is a major pathway for the introduction of marine pests into Australian waters. In-water vessel cleaning and removal of biofouling is useful in minimising…
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We are improving the effectiveness and consistency of the pest risk analysis (PRA) process. A key step in this process is the development of a group PRA approach.
In a PRA, we evaluate the evidence to determine whether an organism:
is a pest
needs regulation
needs phytosanitary measures…
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Release of Final report for the non-regulated analysis of existing policy for fresh mangosteen fruit from Indonesia
June 2012
Non-regulated analysis of existing policy
Why was this non-regulated…
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Overview
Australian farm businesses are world leaders in terms of production efficiency, sustainability, product quality, innovation and ability to supply and respond to market needs.
The Australian Government and agriculture , fisheries and forestry industries recognise the importance of…
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Background
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2030 Agenda) was agreed by 193 Member States at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit in New York in September 2015. Australia was represented at the Summit by the Hon Julie Bishop MP, former Minister for Foreign Affairs.…
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The National Aquaculture Statement recognises the contribution that aquaculture makes to the Australian economy and regional development. The statement demonstrates the commitment of state, territory and Australian governments to the growth of an efficient, innovative and sustainable domestic…
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