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7 July 2022
On 18 August 2017, the Tasmanian RFA was varied to include improvements and a rolling 20-year extension by the Parties. In accordance with the requirements of the varied RFA clause 9A, the Parties hold an annual meeting to monitor the implementation of the Tasmanian RFA and to discuss…
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Joint Communiqué19 November 2020, (virtual meeting hosted by Australia)Australia and New Zealand maintain a special, close economic relationship and a strong, shared interest in biosecurity. This year’s Australia–New Zealand Biosecurity Cooperation (ANZBC) meeting highlighted the importance of…
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National Farmers’ FederationAnimal welfare is a critical aspect of sustainable agriculture, ensuring the ethical treatment of animals and supporting the health and productivity of livestock. It also impacts social licence to operate and trade, and is critical in meeting the increasing consumer…
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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 serious and highly contagious animal disease that affects all cloven-hoofed animals including cattle,…
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The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has undertaken a project aimed at improving public understanding of the seafood industry and fisheries management. A key step was the…
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Final group pest risk analysis for mealybugs and the viruses they transmit on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut-flower and foliage importsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, January 2019 The…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, November 2017The department has prepared the Final group pest risk analysis for thrips and orthotospoviruses on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut-…
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ABARES Working Paper Published 30 November 2018. Authors: Huong Dinh, Manannan Donoghoe, Neal Hughes, Tim Goesch This paper will be available until 30 May 2020.
This paper presents a new farm level microsimulation model…
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Two travellers have received civil penalties totalling $54,000 following multiple attempts to circumvent Australia’s biosecurity laws and conceal more than 240 live fish through Melbourne International Airport.
The ornamental fish in water were found during…
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Species at riskAll bird species are considered vulnerable to bird flu, including:chickensturkeyspheasantspartridgesquailpigeonsducksgeeseguinea fowlostriches.Signs of bird fluSigns of disease usually appear in several or all birds in a flock, including:sudden deathlethargy or reluctance to walk,…
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