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There can be no doubt that our biosecurity system is complex. Although we divide our system into convenient areas (like plant, animal and marine), some problems don’t fit neatly into our prescribed boxes. For instance, how do we treat seaweed? It’s a plant, but it’s cultivated in ‘hatcheries’,…
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In December 2019, the Government established the independent National Agricultural Labour Advisory Committee. The Committee developed the National Agricultural Workforce Strategy: learning to excel.
The Strategy was released in March 2021 and included 37 recommendations.
The…
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This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the draft pest risk analysis report for brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys). The draft pest risk analysis report identifies…
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On 21 June 2022, the department released a Notice of Intention to conduct a Biosecurity Import Risk Analysis (BIRA) under the Biosecurity Act 2015 and the Biosecurity Regulation 2016, in relation to the importation of live sturgeon for aquaculture. This commenced a 30-month timeframe to complete…
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The Australian Government is working with our Pacific neighbours to improve trade and biosecurity in the region. We are better together and can achieve more this way.
Together we can:
stop the spread of pests and diseases
maintain, and expand market access opportunities
secure sustainable…
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The road to reform: how a developed country can repurpose agricultural support28 October 2025Many developed countries provide high levels of agricultural support to pursue a large and growing list of objectives. Like many developed countries today, the Australian agricultural sector historically…
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Date of issue: 18 June 2019
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2019-02
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council, Australian Egg Corporation Limited
Export registered egg processing establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture—…
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Date of issue: 18 June 2019
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2019-05
Attention:
Industries—Seafood
Export seafood establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture —Central and Regional offices
Purpose
This notice provides notification that the Department of…
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Date of issue: 18 June 2019
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2019-09
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council
Export dairy establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture—Central and Regional offices
Purpose
This…
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17 November 2017This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of commencement of consultation on the Biosecurity Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2017 (the Bill). The Bill makes amendments to…
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