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AQUAVETPLAN - Disease Strategy Manual - Furunculosis

​Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, 2009 This disease strategy manual is an integral part of the Australian Aquatic Veterinary Emergency Plan (AQUAVETPLAN). The manual…
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Infrastructure

​​Infrastructure is a key enabler for agricultural industries. The department works within the Australian Government to facilita​​​te agriculture related infrastructure issues, including  Inland Rail, telecommunications and logistics. The department provides a​dvice and support to other…
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LGBTIQA+ Pride

We strive to create a safe place to work for all our LGBTIQA+ staff members by providing supportive programs, educating our allies, and nurturing an inclusive culture. The department’s Pride Network Action Plan sets out what needs to be done to promote inclusion for our LGBTIQA+ employees. We are…
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Project 06: Northern Australia biosecurity sequencing: High Throughput Sequencing network and facility to enhance northern Australian biosecurity

OverviewThis project aims to improve northern Australia’s ability to identify and respond to future biosecurity challenges. It will also provide more effective biosecurity risk management through modernisation of disease detection resources and surveillance in the region.Project Lead: Berrimah…
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Project 22: Risk assessment for the introduction of lumpy skin disease into Australia through non-regulated pathways

OverviewThis formal risk assessment was undertaken to inform and target prevention and preparedness activities for LSD. This ensures resources are allocated efficiently and risks are systematically addressed.The department published the final report in November 2022. This work provided critical…
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Economic impacts of Xylella fastidiosa on the Australian wine grape and wine-making industries

​Authors: Ahmed Hafi, Lucy Randall, Tony Arthur, Donkor Addai, Philip Tennant and Jay Gomboso Overview Figure 1 Xylella fastidiosa has caused severe damage in Europe and North and South America. Source: EPPO Figure 2 Xylella blocks xylem cells, disrupts water flow and slowly kills…
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Approved projects - Round 4

Round four, Rural R&D for Profit summary of approved projects On 21 March 2019, the then Minister for Agriculture, Water and the Environment, approved funding of $39.65 million from 2018‑19 to 2021‑22 for ten projects under round four of the Rural R&D for Profit program. This funding is…
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Indicator 7.1a: Extent to which the legal framework supports the conservation and sustainable management of forests (2024) - Supporting information

This is Supporting information for Indicator 7.1a, published July 2024.Legal framework for forest managementThe following information supplied by each state supports the listing of key legislation on Table 7.1a-1:New South WalesThe Forestry Legislation Amendment Act 2018 updated the Forestry Act…
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Catchment scale land use of Australia – Commodities – Update December 2020

Publication date: 25 February 2021This dataset has been superseded. See the Catchment scale land use and commodities update 2023 for current data.The Catchment Scale Land use of Australia – Commodities – Update December 2020 dataset is the third national compilation of catchment scale commodity…
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Response to the Australian Marine Conservation Society save our sharks campaign

The Australian Marine Conservation Society has laun​ched the ‘save our sharks’ campaign. Senator the Hon Anne Ruston, the Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources responded with a letter…
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