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If your livestock are showing signs of foot-and-mouth disease, immediately call the
Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888
(free call within Australia)
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious virus disease of livestock. It is one of the most serious livestock diseases.…
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19 November 2020
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal shipping agents, and any other operators in the sea…
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If your livestock are showing signs of foot-and-mouth disease, immediately call the
Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888
(free call within Australia)
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a serious threat to Australia’s animal health and trade. Livestock workers, producers, and large animal…
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Drought is a recurring feature of the Australian landscape. It is forecast to become more frequent, severe and longer lasting in many regions as the climate changes.The Australian Government is working with farmers, rural communities, the states and territories, and the agriculture, finance…
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Thursday 18 July 2024Meeting CommuniquéCommonwealth, state and territory agriculture ministers met in person in Brisbane on Thursday 18 July 2024 for the second Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) of the year.AMM 02/2024 was chaired by the Australian Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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Australia is fortunate to be free from many weeds that may harm Australia’s primary industries and environment. To help protect Australia from the negative effects of exotic threats, you need to know…
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Friday 9 September 2022
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Commonwealth, state and territory agriculture ministers met virtually on Friday 9 September 2022 for the second Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) since the election of the Albanese Government. This meeting had a strong biosecurity focus and…
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Some goods you buy overseas can carry a host of exotic pests and diseases. These can harm our environment and industries.
Avoid buying gifts and souvenirs that pose a risk to Australia. Also, be aware that some items you brought with you on your trip can get contaminated.
Make sure it’s allowed…
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September 28 will mark the 18th annual World Rabies Day, which is an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for actions to support the elimination of the disease worldwide.The theme for this year is ‘Breaking Rabies Boundaries’, chosen to highlight the ‘need to go beyond the norm and to break…
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Date of issue: 7 February 2025Date of effect: 15 February 2025Attention:Registered fish and fish products exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders and automated export permit issuers.Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) - Central and Regional offices.…
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