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Current as at May 20241. NORM ProgramOnly the laboratory listed below is to be used for organochlorine testing. This laboratory is NATA accredited and has been approved for organochlorine testing by Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.LaboratoryAddressQueenslandSymbio…
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Droughts can happen anywhere, anytime in Australia. The Australian, state and territory governments are supporting farmers across the country to prepare for, manage through, and recover from drought through the National Drought Agreement (2024-2029).This 5-year, intergovernmental agreement explains…
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Departmental Statement26 July 2019In January 2019, the department commenced an investigation into allegations reported in the media that live export workers had been offered money to obtain and leak footage of animal cruelty on export vessels.The investigation also inquired into allegations that ‘…
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This indicator is used to assess the sustainability of the harvest of non-wood forest products. These products can represent a significant asset base supporting the livelihoods of remote communities.This is the Key information for Indicator 2.1d, published December 2025.Key pointsA wide range of…
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This page provides access to resources from previous National Biosecurity Forums.The forum brings together key biosecurity stakeholders to discuss challenges, opportunities and innovation, hear about efforts to prepare for, prevent, respond to and recover from pests and diseases, and strengthen and…
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Publication detailsThis list is referenced in section 6 and section 23(9) of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021.This list is applicable to goods that contain microalgae or ingredients derived from microalgae.The Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON)…
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The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources works with its stakeholders to maintain and improve plant health in Australia. Australia has well established government–industry arrangements to support the national plant health system.National committeesNational Biosecurity Committee (NBC)Plant…
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16 July 2015SummaryAll relevant orchards, packhouses cold storage and treatment facilities intending to export apples and pears to China, Japan, Taiwan and Thailand in 2016 must submit an ‘Export…
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Publication detailsThis list is referenced in section 6 and section 37A of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021 (Goods Determination).This list is only applicable to goods that are intended for human therapeutic use or veterinary therapeutic use and are subject to…
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16 December 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of plants for planting (nursery stock) and seed for sowing which are hosts of Xylella.
What has changed?
The department has released the Draft report for the pest risk analysis for bacterial pathogens in the genus Xylella.
The department…
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