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The National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) met in Brisbane on 20 June 2025. The meeting was chaired by Justine Saunders (Deputy Secretary, Biosecurity, Operations and Compliance Group, Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department)).Key discussions and outcomesNBC…
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24 May 2019
The department’s decision to approve an import permit for bulk grain is based solely on whether the biosecurity risks can be managed. If the risks cannot be managed, imports will not be permitted.
The conditions imposed through the import permit ensure biosecurity risks are managed…
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Information for this profile is drawn from Australia's State of the Forests Report 2018 (SOFR). ABARES is in the process of updating indicators for SOFR with data up to or as at 2021. This forest profile will be updated with new data in early 2024.
Acacia forest is Australia’s…
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The National Biosecurity Committee in consultation with key stakeholders has developed a National Biosecurity Strategy to provide a strategic direction for Australia’s biosecurity system.The National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) was formed on 1 July 2008 as a ministerial advisory committee to…
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The Australian Government welcomes the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee’s reports (interim and final) on the effect of market consolidation on the red meat processing sector (the Reports). The Australian Government thanks the Committee members for…
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The following external agencies and organisations can provide information about forestry in Australia.National agencies and organisationsAustralian Government AgenciesDepartment of Industry, Science and ResourcesGPO Box 2013CANBERRA ACT 2601Tel: 02 6213 6000Email (online form): …
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An index page for previous and current year Meat Notices—a regular information circular detailing changes to meat industry guidelines.2025 Meat Notices2024 Meat Notices2023 Meat Notices2022 Meat Notices2021 Meat Notices2020 Meat Notices2018 Meat Notices2017 Meat Notices2016 Meat Notices2015 Meat…
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This profile has been superseded by the 2019 version, which is available here.
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Information for this profile is drawn from Australia's State of the Forests Report 2013.
Eucalypts are iconic Australian forest trees. Ninety-two million hectares…
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On 1 March 2023 we will be implementing revised import conditions for dogs and cats. See more about changes to rabies virus requirements for live dog and cat imports.
If you intend to import cats, dogs or frozen canine semen into Australia you must comply with our import conditions.
We provide…
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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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