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Invasion Alert – using AI to detect and recognise invasive ants

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly finding its way into many aspects of our lives. Now this revolutionary technology is being put to use to help protect Australia from one of the world’s worst invasive species – exotic invasive ants.Invasive ants are one of the most serious biosecurity…
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Exciting new chapter for Indigenous Biosecurity Trainees

Last month, five new Indigenous Biosecurity Trainees embarked on a promising journey as they began a two-year traineeship with the Indigenous Ranger Biosecurity Program.This traineeship provides First Nations candidates with opportunities for roles in biosecurity or other positions within the…
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Aquaculture increases contribution to seafood production

Aquaculture has continued its steady growth within the Australian seafood industry, according to the latest edition of ABARES Australian Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics.ABARES Executive Director Dr Jared Greenville said the aquaculture sector has continued its recent growth, accounting for 56…
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2025-01: Consultation on proposed changes to include a new algae section in the National Standard

Date of issue: 21 March 2025Date of effect: 21 March 2025Expiry: 20 April 2025Reference Number: IAN 2025-01AttentionOrganic operators and exporters, approved certifying bodies, industry bodies.PurposeThe department invites you to provide feedback on proposed changes and…
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Rapid response prevents exotic snail infestation

A swift response by the department’s technical response team to reports of a possible exotic snail infestation at the Port of Brisbane has prevented a harmful plant pest from taking hold in Australia.The technical response team leapt into action and within hours of being notified of the potentially…
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You can be a Biosecurity Champion too!

Join well known Australians Catriona Rowntree, Maggie Beer and Matt Moran as they team up with biosecurity industry ‘champions’ Melinee Leather, Ben Martin and James Brown to encourage viewers to help manage biosecurity threats.Northern Australia, with an exposed 10,000km of coastline, rivers and…
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Weekly update - 30 March 2023

Weekly Australian Climate, Water and Agricultural Update Key issues For the week ending 29 March 2023, a number of surface low pressure troughs combined with tropical moisture to form severe thunderstorms that resulted in heavy rainfall stretching from the Pilbara through central Australia…
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2021-21: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

Date of issue: 13 October 2021 Date of effect: From 1 January 2022 Reference Number: MAA2021-40 (Dairy), MAA2021-21 (Seafood), MAA2021-15 (NPG) Related: MAA2021-38 (Dairy), MAA2021-20 (Seafood), MAA2021-14 (NPG) Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry…
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First Nations people

We recognise the important role First Nations people play in our workplace. We aim to attract, recruit and develop First Nations staff.Our priority is to ensure a safe workplace where we celebrate all cultures.Work for usFind out how to apply for a job.We encourage First Nations people with…
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2021-15: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

Date of issue: 13 October 2021Date of effect: From 1 January 2022Reference Number: MAA2021-40 (Dairy), MAA2021-21 (Seafood), MAA2021-15 (NPG)Related: MAA2021-38 (Dairy), MAA2021-20 (Seafood), MAA2021-14 (NPG)Attention:Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry Consultative…
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