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Operating across diverse landscapes, from savannahs to coastal regions, Indigenous Rangers in northern Australia play a crucial role in safeguarding both the natural environment and cultural heritage from the damaging impacts of established invasive species.To support this vital work the department…
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Animal diseases and pests are dynamic – as we have seen in recent years with the emergence and spread of diseases around the world. Strategic foresight is not just a concept but a critical tool for identifying emerging issues, and thereby supporting our preparedness and resilience.The Office of the…
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What is biosecurity? Biosecurity is protecting the economy, environment and people’s health from pests and disease. It includes trying to prevent new pests and diseases from…
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The Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy (NAQS) list of target pests, diseases and weeds includes, but is not limited to:Plant PestsExotic fruit fliesMango pulp weevilSugarcane stem-borersAsian citrus psyllidCitrus fruit-borersWeedsSour grassMile-a-minute weedLimnocharisSiam weedSpiked…
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28 April 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock), customs brokers and departmental staff.What has changed?Effective immediately, enhanced regulatory measures are now in place to manage the risk of Xylella fastidiosa (Xylella) in plant hosts…
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23 April 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers, freight forwarders, biosecurity industry participants, accredited persons operating under the department’s approved arrangement class 19, National Plant Protection Organisations (NPPOs) and pre-border biosecurity treatment…
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Pseudogymnoascus destructansWhite-nose syndrome (WNS) is one of Australia’s higher-risk exotic environmental diseases. WNS is a fungal disease that affects hibernating bats, leading to high mortality.First recorded in New York bats in 2006, the disease has since spread across the United States and…
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Our import risk analyses are consistent with Australia’s international biosecurity obligations. This includes our obligations under the:
World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement)
International Plant Protection Convention (…
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8 July 2022
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels for the purposes of biosecurity reporting for arrival in Australian territory.
What has changed?
Biosecurity directions and advice for…
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7 July 2022
Following a marked increase in khapra beetle interceptions, in 2020 Australia introduced emergency measures to prevent its introduction through plant products and sea containers.
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the formal commencement of a pest risk analysis for…
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