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25 May 2016Authorised Officer Programme – Upgrade to the Learning Management SystemPurposeTo advise that the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources will soon be transitioning to a new Learning…
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Dr Raelene Ward is a proud Kunja woman and the Knowledge Broker, First Nations Engagement at the Southern Queensland Northern New South Wales Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SQNNSW Drought Hub). In her role, she is leading a transformative approach to drought resilience, one…
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Under the transparency provisions of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS agreement), Australia is required to have a National Enquiry Point (NEP), and a National Notification Authority (NNA) (Annex B, paragraph 3…
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We conducted a risk analysis for the release of the rust fungus Puccinia spegazzinii for the biological control of the weed Mikania micrantha.We conducted the risk analysis in two key steps:Released the draft report of the risk analysis for the release of Puccinia spegazzinii for the biological…
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Biosecurity Matters
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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…
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We undertake a risk analysis to assess the biosecurity risk associated with importing plants and plant products. We also identify ways to manage risks to an acceptable level.
The standards we use are set by the International Plant Protection Convention.
Step 1 Identify and categorise potential…
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The department’s beloved robot dog Spot has had a makeover. For the last 18 months, the Innovation Pilots team has travelled far and wide with Spot, showcasing his skills in helping his human friends undertake routine surveillance activities, detect potential biosecurity risk materials and…
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For goat owner export, see goat owner export charge. When export charges applyExport charge applies to goats exported from Australia.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the goat exporter charge.Who collects and paysThe export charge may be paid via a third party (collection agent) or directly to…
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When export charges applyExport charge applies to buffaloes exported from Australia.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the buffalo export charge.Who collects and paysThe export charge may be paid via a third party (collection agent) or directly to us. This depends on whether there is a…
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Biosecurity Matters
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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…
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