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14 December 2016This Biosecurity Advice invites stakeholders to provide comments by 13 February 2017 on the department’s draft report on its review of the import requirements for fresh (chilled or…
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Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) has been detected in piggeries in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.
Australian Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Schipp said JEV had been confirmed by laboratory diagnosis at one piggery in Victoria’s north, six piggeries in NSW, and in one piggery in…
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In response to the current escalation of HPAI outbreaks globally (in particular, the situation in the United States), I would like to assure Australians that the risk of AI viruses entering Australia from other countries is low.
Australia has a world-class biosecurity system and there are strong…
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30 June 2009
BIOSECURITY AUSTRALIA ADVICE 2009/14
This Biosecurity Australia Advice notifies stakeholders that the Import Risk Analysis Handbook 2007 has been updated to reflect interim arrangements as part of improvements to the coordination and delivery of Australia’s quarantine and biosecurity…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry plays a critical role as a regulator.Through our regulation, we support a more sustainable and prosperous Australia through biosecurity, production and trade. We regulate in the public interest while continuing to safeguard and grow sustainable…
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[expand all]ForewordThe Australian plague locust has the potential to damage and severely impact a number of rural industries. The Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC) is required to monitor and…
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The National Biosecurity Committee met on 14 and 15 February 2018 in Hobart, Tasmania. The Committee progressed the development of a new Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity (IGAB) and…
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Date of Issue: 24 November 2016
Date of Effect: Immediately
Attention:
Industries - Seafood
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Central and…
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Date of Issue: 24 November 2016
Date of Effect: Immediate
Attention:
Industry - Peak industry bodies - ACMF, ARA, PFIAA, AOA, EFA, ADMA, AECL
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Central and regional offices, ATMs and FOMs, OPVs and meat inspection staff…
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18 March 2016 The Invasive Plants and Animals Committee (IPAC) met on 18 March 2016 by teleconference. Key issues discussed by the committee are summarised below.Australian Weeds Strategy/Australian…
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