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We take mental health, wellbeing and suicide in rural and regional Australia seriously. We recognise that people living and working on farms are subject to economic, climatic and social pressures. These pressures can affect their wellbeing, particularly during times of drought.We fund local…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and ForestryAustralia’s favourable animal health status is underpinned by our freedom from many economically important diseases that occur in other parts of the world. Surveillance is a key component of Australia’s animal health system.…
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Salt is a natural part of the Australian landscape but can become a serious problem when carried by water to where it threatens:agricultural landinfrastructure such as roads and buildingswater resourcesthe environmental assets such as wetlandsThis process is called salinisation, and careful…
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In the two centuries since European colonisation, many exotic animals have been introduced to Australia. Some introduced species, like rabbits and foxes, have become established and invasive over time with no prospect of eradication. The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resources…
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If you see any unusual symptoms in farmed or wild aquatic animals, including unusual fish deaths, report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.‘Surveillance’ is a systematic series of investigations of a given population of aquatic animals to detect the occurrence of disease…
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Weeds are exotic, naturalised plants that aren’t technically feasible to eradicate due to their spread and persistence. They compete with cultivated plants for resources like sunlight, water, and nutrients. They can also disrupt ecosystems and reduce crop yields. Weeds are often difficult to…
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The Australian Biosecurity Awards recognise significant commitment to our nation’s biosecurity system.These are the past recipients of the awards.2024Dr David Banks Biosecurity Lifetime Achievement AwardDr Leslie SimsDr Kim Ritman Award for Science and InnovationDr Laurence MoundFirst Nations Award…
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Climate change is already impacting agricultural, fisheries and forestry productivity, water availability, soil health and the spread of pests, weeds and disease.The first National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA) provides a comprehensive overview of nationally significant climate risks and impacts.…
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30 August 2024The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) met in person in Brisbane on Friday 30 August 2024.Members noted that this will be Dr Nigel Ainsworth’s last face-to-face meeting as EIC Chair. The Committee thanked Dr Ainsworth for his contribution in his time as Chair and welcomed…
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