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1 July 2015This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of a draft risk analysis report to consider a proposal for the release of the cochineal insect Dactylopius tomentosus ‘fulgida’ biotype for the biological control of coral cactus (Cylindropuntia fulgida var. mamillata). The…
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Date of issue: 4 November 2024Date of effect: ImmediateRelated MAAs: n/aAttention:Industries—Industry bodies – Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Trade Advisory Group, Seafood Industry AustraliaExport Registered establishmentsExporters, Automated Export Permit Issuers (AEPI) and NEXDOC…
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AHC provides strategic scientific and policy advice to Australian governments on animal biosecurity through National Biosecurity Committee (NBC), senior officials and ministers, and prioritises and coordinates national animal biosecurity activities by:Coordinating the implementation of national…
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The roadmap describes how we plan to develop the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS), informed by broad consultation. Keep checking this page for updates as the AAWS is developed. Pathway to AAWS development
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For Maree and Ian Masterson, running a successful beef operation requires careful planning, particularly when it comes to managing dry conditions.To refine their business strategies, the Mastersons have been making significant changes to their breeder and grazing land management approaches. They…
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IMPORTANT—you can lodge your game animals return online.The game animal levy was first introduced 1 July 1993. Goats, pigs and kangaroos that are wild animals that have been killed in their habitat by a shot from a firearm will attract the game animals levy. The National Residue Survey (NRS) is…
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Date of issue: 24 April 2025Date of effect: ImmediateRelated MAAs: MAA 2024-09, MAA 2024-08, MAA 2024-10, MAA 2024-12, MAA 2024-13, MAA 2024-15, MAA 2024-16, MAA 2024-18, MAA 2024-20, MAA 2024-22, MAA 2024-25, MAA 2024-26, MAA 2024-29, MAA 2024-30, MAA 2024-32, MAA 2024-35, MAA 2024-40,…
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Article originally published 30 November, updated 12 December, 2023
Australia promoted our climate-smart agriculture practices and commitment to climate action at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28 in Dubai.
As a large food producing nation, with a variable climate,…
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18 May 2016Who does this notice affect?This notice is for those who are interested in the progress of the new biosecurity legislation.What has changed?The Australian Government, through the Department of…
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26 March 2020
Who does this notice affect?
All industry stakeholders involved in imports.
What has changed?
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the department has enacted Business Continuity Plans (BCP), which include all biosecurity operations. Incident Management Teams are now meeting daily to discuss…
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