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14 March 2018Who does this notice affect?Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers—associated with importing LCL containerised goods from…
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All Australians can contribute to maintaining Australia’s biosecurity status. There is an increasing notion that biosecurity is a shared responsibility between government, industry and the community, as suggested in the Beale review, 2008. Australians from all walks of life can contribute to…
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Community drought response
Between 2017 and 2020, the Hunter region of NSW experienced its worst dry season in recent history and many local landholders were caught off guard.
Two types of decision-makers emerged as conditions deteriorated in this…
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The definition of forest used by
Australia's National Forest Inventory is:
An area, incorporating all living and non-living components, that is dominated by trees having usually a single stem and a mature or…
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While many of us enjoy online shopping, you may not know the packages you order from around the world could carry pests or diseases that pose a serious risk to Australia. Biosecurity is a shared responsibility, we can all help to ensure our environment, industries, plant, animal and human…
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OverviewPhase 1 of this project described how VR could be used to create cost-effective and expandable training applications for animal handling and biosecurity. Based on the results of phase 1, and improvements in technology, a second phase was commissioned.Phase 2 involved trialing an updated VR…
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Australia needs your help to protect its important agricultural industries and unique natural environment from exotic pests and diseases. By meeting the department's requirements you will ensure the fastest clearance of containers and help Australia keep out exotic pests and diseases.
You can…
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Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, June 2021
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Australian Government response to the report of the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Committee: Regulatory approaches to ensure the safety of pet food [PDF 285 KB]
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Southern NSW Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (hosted by Charles Sturt University)In 2022, the Southern NSW Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (the Hub) started the Managing Biosecurity Risks project in a significant step toward engaging regional communities to strengthen…
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Mice and diseaseMice can carry diseases such as leptospirosis. When handling baits, dead mice or items contaminated by mice, wear gloves and protective clothing. Always wash your hands with soap and water, especially before handling food or drinks, or smoking.Watch our video featuring Australia’s…
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