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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 health,…
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We have completed the final report of the import risk review for dehydrated and pre-sterilised microbiological media.
Steps to complete this risk analysisWhen we do a risk analysis, we:start the risk analysis by reviewing the science on pests and diseases of…
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The Agriculture Stewardship Package is now managed by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.Find out more about the Package and pilot programsAbout Agriculture Biodiversity Stewardship PackageAustralian agriculture depends on a biodiverse and well-managed natural…
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From 1 July 2018, the marketing component of the mushrooms levy, currently set at $3.24 per kilogram of mushroom spawn sold, will decrease to $2.92 per kilogram of mushroom spawn sold. The mushroom…
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From 1 October 2018, the Emergency Plant Pest Response (EPPR) component of the vegetables levy and charge, currently set at nil, will increase to 0.01 per cent of the amount paid at the first point of…
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Scientific name: Lissachatina fulica
About GAS
GAS feeds voraciously causing severe damage to agricultural crops and native plants.
It is a host for rat lungworm which causes meningitis in humans.
This snail is listed as one of the top 100 invasive…
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Review of Japanese encephalitis 2023We have completed our review of the risk of Japanese encephalitis in horses from approved countries.
Steps to complete this risk analysisWhen we do a risk analysis, we:start the risk analysis by reviewing the science on pests…
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From 1 October 2018, the Emergency Plant Pest Response (EPPR) component of the unprocessed potatoes levy and charge, currently set at nil, will increase to 10 cents per tonne. The overall levy rate for…
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There is no one-size-fits-all approach to building drought resilience. It affects regional landscapes, communities and economies in different ways.That’s why the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund is working with state and territory governments to support regions to develop drought…
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Date of notice: 24/09/14Date of effect: immediateThis notice applies to export dairy, fish and egg registered establishments.Key issueInvoices for 2014-15 registration fees have been delayed to allow for assessment of small exporter rebate applications.The department will raise all invoices for…
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