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Author: Brett Herbert, Australian Government Department of Agriculture
Crayfish plague is an exotic disease and is listed in Australia’s National List of Reportable Diseases of Aquatic Animals. It is a serious disease of freshwater crayfish, and Australian crayfish are highly susceptible.…
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The government of the day proposed an Onshore Biosecurity Levy as part of the 2018-19 Federal Budget. This proposal did not proceed. This page provides information on its background and work completed regarding the proposal.
Background
A Biosecurity Imports Levy was a recommendation of the 2017…
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Authors: Heleen Kruger, Jen Ticehurst and Alex van der Meer Simo
Summary
Engaging people from all walks of life in the monitoring and reporting of pests, weeds and diseases is called general surveillance. Instigating and maintaining general surveillance programs are no easy feat. The General…
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ABARES Regional Outlook conferencesABARES Regional Outlook conferences have concluded for 2016. It's been a busy year with the Regional Outlook conferences as we travelled across Australia to discuss the key issues for agriculture…
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Biosecurity protects Australia and our way of life and that’s everyone’s business.
Whether you’re involved in the agriculture sector, trade and logistics sector, environmental groups, research organisations, or you’re a community member, we want to hear from you.
Australia’s National Biosecurity…
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The Australian Government is providing a further $32.7 million to the transition assistance package for the phase out of live sheep exports by sea, bringing the overall package to $139.7 million.This additional funding is to further assist those affected by the transition to become well positioned…
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The government regulates the food industry so food is safe to eat and consumers can make informed choices about food.
We work with industry and other Australian Government agencies— particularly the Department of Health and Aged Care and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)—in developing…
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Tracy is a team leader based at Adelaide Airport supporting her team to process incoming international passengers.
What is your role?
I’m a Biosecurity Officer Team Leader based in the traveller’s pathway at Adelaide Airport. I support a team to process incoming international passengers,…
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169-2024: 2024-2025 BMSB risk season virtual information sessions for pre-border treatment providers
2 August 2024Who does this notice affect?Pre-border biosecurity treatment providers and clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers, and customs brokers associated with importing goods that require brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) treatment during the BMSB…
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Review of documentary requirementsThe department utilises policies to aid the consistent assessment of biosecurity and imported food risks. These policies include the Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements and the Non-commodity information requirements policies. The department…
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