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Epidemiology and Animal Disease Modelling

​​​​​Introduction Preparedness for incursions of exotic diseases is of key importance to government, industry, producers and the Australian community. Australia’s exotic disease preparedness is based on emergency management principles. This includes the development of surveillance, monitoring and…
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Register now to attend the 2023 National Biosecurity Forum

Join like-minded stakeholders at the 2023 National Biosecurity Forum to discuss challenges, opportunities and innovative approaches for protecting Australia’s biosecurity system. Deputy Secretary for Biosecurity Dr Chris Locke said the forum helps us work together to maintain and strengthen our…
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Agricultural R&D investment on the rise

The Australian agriculture sector has increased its investment in research and development (R&D) over the past ten years, contributing to growth in the productivity, competitiveness and sustainability of Australian farms. Executive Director of ABARES Dr Jared Greenville said the rise in…
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South East Trawl Fishery structural adjustment package

Within the South East Trawl Fishery, stocks of several fish species have declined below sustainable limits and are not recovering. The South East Trawl Fishery is also known as the Commonwealth Trawl Sector of the Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery. To protect fish stocks and halt…
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Bumper Winter Crop Expected for Eastern States

​14 September 2010 Above average rainfall across eastern Australia in August and early September has enabled strong crop growth and provided a basis for a bumper winter…
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Responses to Stop the Trawler Alliance campaign - 28 October 2014

28 October 2014​​Ms Rebecca Hubbard Stop the Trawler AllianceDear Ms Hubbard I understand the Stop the Trawler Alliance is currently running a nationwide campaign seeking a permanent ban on ‘super…
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Project 17: Feral pig modelling

OverviewSpatial modelling will be used to better understand feral pig distributions and their ecology, enabling cost-effective strategies for feral pig management.The data generated from this project will inform strategic decision-making within biosecurity incident responses affecting feral and…
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Marine pests

​​​White spot disease has been detected in Queensland prawns. Find out about the response currently underway to contain and eradicate the disease. ​​​Review of National Marine Pest Biosecurity Introduced marine pests are marine plants or animals that are not native to Australia but have been…
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MAA 2022-07: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Updates to the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) technical guidelines for the prevention and control of COVID-19 in cold food chains

Date of issue: 11 April 2022 Date of effect: Immediate Reference Number: MAA2022-07 Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Industry Australia, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, Australian Food and…
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2022-05: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Updates to the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) technical guidelines for the prevention and control of COVID-19 in cold food chains.

Date of issue: 11 April 2022 Date of effect: Immediate Reference Number: MAA2022-05 Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Industry Australia, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, Australian Food and…
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