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The information provided in the documents attached is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The Commonwealth endeavours to keep information current and accurate, however, it may be subject to change without…
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The National Fire Ant Eradication Program (the Program) is a highly scrutinised eradication program. It has been independently reviewed many times since 2001 to help understand its effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.The three most recent Program reviews and responses are found below.…
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27 February 2023Who does this notice affect?Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers—associated with importing goods that require BMSB treatment during the BMSB risk season (goods manufactured in or shipped from target risk countries…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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For the week ending 15 March 2023, a tropical low produced weekly total rainfall of 300 to 600 millimetres over the Gulf Country in north-west Queensland; this is about 2.5 to 5 times the March average for these areas.…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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For the week ending 7 June 2023, a low-pressure trough and a series of cold fronts brought rainfall up to 100 millimetres to areas of western New South Wales, central and western Victoria, eastern South Australia, south-…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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For the week ending 13 April 2022, a low-pressure trough and easterly winds brought rainfall to eastern Australia, with thunderstorms and heavy falls from south-central Queensland to south-eastern New South Wales.…
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When undertaking control of locusts bands and swarms, the APLC applies very low doses of insecticide that degrade rapidly in the environment. To safeguard against the risk of excessive insecticide…
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Locusts as Pests
The three main pest species of locusts in Australia are the Australian plague locust (Chortoicetes terminifera), the spur-throated locust (Austracris guttulosa) and the migratory locust (Locusta migratoria).
Locusts can cause widespread and severe damage to…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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For the week ending 30 August 2023, fronts and troughs brought isolated showers to south-eastern parts of the country. A high-pressure system kept the remainder of the country dry and clear.
Across cropping regions, rainfall…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 9 May 2024, dry conditions dominated much of Australia. However, a low pressure system and a series of troughs brought rainfall totals ranging from 10 to 150 millimetres to much of New South Wales and parts of…
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