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Roles and responsibilities in an import risk analysis

​We involve a range of stakeholders when we conduct import risk analyses. Departmental officers Departmental officers provide a combination of experience and expertise in: risk analysis as it relates to biosecurity science and regulation animal and/or plant pests and diseases industry and/…
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2025-11: Horticulture – Applications for the export of cucurbit species to New Zealand under the winter window pathway

14 March 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses for cucurbit species under the winter window pathway listed in the New Zealand Export Plan (NZEP).Summary of key points and changesCommodities…
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Government actions on prevention and preparedness

If your livestock are showing signs of foot-and-mouth disease, immediately call theEmergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888(free call within Australia)Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious animal disease that affects cloven hoofed animals, including cattle, buffalo, sheep,…
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National Biosecurity Committee Meeting 30 and Strategic Workshop 17

The National Biosecurity Committee met on 26-27 March 2019 in Toowoomba, Queensland. The Committee discussed key issues across the country, with a particular focus on the biosecurity challenges arising…
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February 2023 Budget Supplementary Estimates – Opening Statement, Secretary Metcalfe Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee

Chair and Senators, thank you for the opportunity to make a short opening statement this morning. I would like to start by acknowledging the many challenges faced by people affected by severe flooding in various parts of Australia. Our thoughts are with the many farming families and regional…
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Partnering to implement the National Soil Action Plan

The Partnering to implement the National Soil Action Plan program is a $20 million initiative from the 2023-2024 budget.The Australian Government is partnering with states and territories to deliver 17 projects that address one or more priority actions of the National Soil Action Plan (2023-2028)…
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National simulation exercises

“Ready Set Go! Preparing for Emergency Disease Outbreaks in Aquatic Animals” is a simulation exercise program that addresses a national priority under AQUAPLAN 2022-2027 activity 5.3. The program will deliver a series of national sector-specific, discussion-based emergency response exercises. The…
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Non-tariff measures

Non-tariff measures (NTMs) are requirements other than ordinary tariffs that can have an economic effect on international trade by influencing quantities traded, prices, or both.Goods exported by Australian agriculture and food producers must meet these NTM requirements for an importing country to…
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Conference resources

Australia's biosecurity Exotic plant pests and diseases can damage our agriculture industries, food production and natural environment. Some could change our way of life. Thanks to our biosecurity system, Australia is free from many of the world’s most damaging plant pests and diseases. The…
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S and D Finger

​28th June, 2011 75 Gembrook Rd Launching Place Victoria 3139 Office of the Chief Executive Biosecurity Australia GPO Box 858 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Dear Sir or Madam, We wish to make comment on the…
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