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1 July 2015This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders that a draft risk analysis report has been issued, to consider a proposal for the release of the microhymenopteran parasitoid Tachardiaephagus somervillei for the biological control of yellow lac scale (Tachardina aurantiaca). The draft…
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1 July 2015This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of a draft risk analysis report to consider a proposal for the release of the cochineal insect Dactylopius tomentosus ‘fulgida’ biotype for the biological control of coral cactus (Cylindropuntia fulgida var. mamillata). The…
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21 March 2024Who does this notice affect?Importers and customs brokers associated with importing microorganisms and infectious agents (and derivatives thereof) from the list of standard laboratory microorganisms and infectious agents, including those who currently hold a permit with this list.What…
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This is Supporting information for Indicator 1.3a, published October 2024.Assessment of genetic-related threatsGenetic-related threats were assessed for all 244 listed threatened forest-dwelling vertebrate fauna and 983 listed threatened forest-dwelling vascular flora described in Indicator 1.2b…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry manages 10 tariff rate quotas (TRQs) under the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UK FTA), including beef meat.Australian exporters can export beef meat at a 0% tariff rate under the following quota volumes.Agreement yearQuota…
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What is foot-and-mouth disease?
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a serious and highly contagious viral animal disease that affects primarily cloven-hoofed animals including cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, camels, lamas, alpacas, deer and pigs.
FMD virus is carried by…
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Date of Issue: 22 March 2013
Date of Effect: Immediate
Attention
Australian Egg Corporation Ltd
Export registered egg establishments
Licensed exporters
Central and Regional DAFF…
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The APLC is not currently carrying out any locust control activities.
The Locust Bulletins contain summary information on the dates, locations and insecticides used in previous control campaigns…
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The APLC is not currently carrying out any locust control activities.
The Locust Bulletins contain summary information on the dates, locations and insecticides used in previous control…
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We are improving the effectiveness and consistency of the pest risk analysis (PRA) process. A key step in this process is the development of a group PRA approach.In a PRA, we evaluate the evidence to determine whether an organism:is a pestneeds regulationneeds phytosanitary measures to manage…
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