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Australia’s Indigenous land and forest estate: separate reporting of estate categories

Publication date: 03 December 2020. This ABARES technical report presents a schema to allow for separate reporting of each of Indigenous ownership of land or forest, Indigenous management or co-management of land or forest, and land or forest over which Indigenous peoples and communities have…
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Queensland Biosecurity Roundtable – 11 October 2018

​​​Publication details Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, December 2018 Download Document Pages File size Queensland Biosecurity Roundtable Report ​- 11 October ​​2018, Brisbane PDF 15 1.9 MB If you have difficulty accessing this file,…
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How to import frozen dog semen to Australia from New Zealand

This step-by-step guide will help you to import frozen dog (Canis lupus familiaris) semen into Australia from New Zealand.Need to knowThis is a complex process. There are strict rules for how you can send frozen dog semen to Australia. Before you start the import process, we recommend you read this…
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Export Industry Advice Notices 2004

​​​​​ Export Industry Advice Notices 2004 DateNumberDescription 22 Dec 04 2004/23 Implementation of ISPM 15 for Wood Packaging Material in Exports 21 Dec 04 2004/22…
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Digging into Australia’s Soil Strategy at the Global Soil Partnership Plenary Assembly

The role of the Australian Government in the sustainable management of soils was highlighted at the recent Global Soil Partnership (GSP) Plenary Assembly.Established in 2012, the GSP is an international, partner-based program under the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations…
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Importation of zoo hippopotamuses and their semen from approved countries to Australia

We have completed the final report on the policy review for the importation of zoo hippopotamuses and their semen from approved countries. Steps to complete this risk analysisWhen we do a risk analysis, we:Start by reviewing the science on pests and diseases of…
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Biosecurity engagement

All Australians can contribute to maintaining Australia’s biosecurity status. There is an increasing notion that biosecurity is a shared responsibility between government, industry and the community, as suggested in the Beale review, 2008. Australians from all walks of life can contribute to…
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Pest profile: Polyphagous shot-hole borer

Euwallacea fornicatus, commonly known as Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB), is a tiny beetle that bores into living trees, causing damage and dieback. It tunnels into the tree’s stems and branches and spreads with the movement of infested trees, firewood, and green waste material…
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Environment and Invasives Committee communiqué - meeting 8

7-8 September 2021 The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) met virtually on 7 and 8 September 2021. The committee endorsed the National Priority List of Exotic Environmental Pests, Weeds and Diseases (EEPL) Implementation Plan and will collaborate and partner with community,…
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Raising biosecurity awareness in Papua New Guinea and Torres Strait islands

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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