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Biosecurity: A Systems Perspective is a new book produced by researchers from the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA), hosted by the University of Melbourne. The publication is a result of cutting-edge, Australian Government funded research aimed at addressing biosecurity…
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Spot, our beloved robot dog had a big day out at Parliament House during National Science Week 2024. While Spot was a star attraction, this event was more than just a photo opportunity.National Science Week was a great chance to showcase Spot’s skills and tools to protect Australia’s economy,…
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It’s World Rabies Day on 28 September - this year’s theme “Breaking rabies boundaries” challenges nations to eliminate barriers that stand in the way of eliminating the disease.Thanks to our strong biosecurity system, including strict import controls for live animals, Australia remains free from…
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A major exercise to test Australia’s response to a potential outbreak of H5N1 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) has seen experts across the nation join forces in a series of exercises.Led by the Australian Government, Exercise Volare involved a simulated detection of H5N1 HPAI in Australian…
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Biosecurity remains a national priority to protect our food security, agricultural industries and the environment. This focus continues to drive the demand for training resources and ensures that necessary skills and knowledge are in place to respond to and manage biosecurity incidents.DAFF is…
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24 August 2016
Purpose
To advise departmental staff and industry of the Implementation date for tamper-indicative seal and bolt seal in accordance with the legislative changes in Part 13 section 13.10 Tamper-indicative seal and section 13.11 Bolt seal.
Scope
This notice applies to all export…
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In March, stakeholder engagement activities were conducted across several villages in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea (PNG) to raise awareness of Australian biosecurity requirements.These visits targeted residents from villages who visit Torres Strait for traditional trading and other…
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New mosquito traps are being tested at Brisbane International Airport to prevent the spread of serious mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever, chikungunya and Zika virus.The traps target aggressive exotic mosquitoes like the Asian tiger mosquito and the yellow fever mosquito.Imported from the…
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27 September 2024Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of seed for sowing, all permit holders of seed for sowing, custom brokers and departmental staff.What has changed?Effective immediately, the department has suspended the acceptance of seed testing results issued by any…
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Date of issue: 27 September 2024Date of effect: 1 October 2024Reference Number: MAA 2024-12AttentionIndustries—Industry bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council Export establishmentsExportersDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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