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Australia's terrestrial and aquatic animal health management policies and programs are coordinated nationally by a series of government committees.The committees range from scientific (technical/operational) committees devoted to animal health up to a forum at ministerial level where a part…
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As Australia’s delegate, Dr Beth Cookson led the first General Session of the 91st World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) held in Paris between 26-30 May 2024. This year marked a significant milestone, celebrating the Organisation’s 100-year anniversary.At the Opening Ceremony, Minister the…
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Today is World Zoonoses Day, and Australia is focused on the global fight against rabies, through regional support for Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and the Pacific.
Zoonoses are diseases that can jump from animals to humans like rabies, Ebola, avian influenza and COVID-19. Every year…
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September 28 will mark the 18th annual World Rabies Day, which is an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for actions to support the elimination of the disease worldwide.The theme for this year is ‘Breaking Rabies Boundaries’, chosen to highlight the ‘need to go beyond the norm and to break…
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Today is World Zoonoses Day, and Australia continues to invest in One Health approaches to combat the emergence and spread of zoonoses – diseases that can spread from animals to humans.This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the emergence of a significant zoonotic virus in Australia, Hendra…
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More than 50 Indigenous rangers from 20 different Indigenous Ranger groups joined forces in an event supported by Parks Australia and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to help manage marine debris and ghost nets in remote northern Australia.The Indigenous rangers visited Gulkula…
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Collaboration with other countries both directly and through international forums is an integral component of the work of the Australian Chief Plant Protection Office (ACPPO), as part of the department’s approach to maintaining our international reputation as an engaged, responsive, and problem-…
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Round two, Rural R&D for Profit summary of approved projects On 1 July 2016 the Hon. Barnaby Joyce MP, the Minister for Agriculture, announced funding of $52.2 million from 2015-16 to 2019-20 for 17…
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Growing a Better Australia – A Billion Trees for Jobs and Growth PDF 3.1 MB
Please note: this Plan was published in 2018 by the then government.
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Foreword
Australia has a proud…
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(including uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat) into Australia
May 2018
Introduction
The Australian Government welcomes the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee’s interim and final reports on biosecurity risks associated with the importation of seafood and…
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