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Australia is a party to international treaties that govern the trade of goods. As a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Australia is obliged to ensure that sanitary (relating to human and animal health) and phytosanitary (relating to plant health) measures are based on science and applied…
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News and alertsSee the latest updates from the Australian Government (australia.gov.au)Our agricultural sectors play an important role in Australia's food security. Feeding our nation is an essential service.We’re making sure there’s food on the table for all Australians.Products will continue to…
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If you notice sick or dead birds or other animals, you should not touch them. If there are multiple dead birds or other animals, take photos or a video.Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.See more on reporting suspected bird fluWe can…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and ForestryISBN 978-1-921575-20-4As told by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s veterinarians
Written by Rhyll…
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Biosecurity Matters To receive an email notification of future editions, subscribe to Biosecurity Matters.Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human health, the…
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Authors: Nyree Stenekes, Rob Kancans, Bill BinksHome ports of recreational boat operators, national Source: ABARES domestic boater survey, 2017.Domestic recreational boat trips in the past 12 months, national Source: ABARES domestic boater survey, 2017.BackgroundThis report presents key…
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The Environmental Biosecurity Project Fund (EBPF) supports research, innovation and public education projects that help protect Australia from exotic environmental pests, weeds and diseases. Exotic environmental pests are weeds, animals or diseases that are not present in Australia, or are under…
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On International Women’s Day 2024 we’re inspired by the many women working across Australia’s agricultural industries.Over 88,000 women work in Australia’s agriculture sector – nearly one third of the agricultural workforce – so we value the inclusion of women in agriculture and those who work…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 3 July 2024, a series of low-pressure troughs and cold fronts brought rainfall to the southern half of Australia.Across cropping regions, rainfall was received across all states, with Western Australia and northern…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 1 May 2024, dry conditions dominated much of Australia. Rainfall was limited to the far north, parts of the eastern and southern coasts, Tasmania, and in patchy areas in the inland Western Australia.Across cropping…
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