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The bacteria Xylella is Australia’s number 1 pest threat.There are over 700 plant host species including native, commercial and ornamental plants.The National Xylella Action Plan 2019–2029 is a nationally agreed approach to: prevent Xylella and its exotic vectorsprepare for a response if…
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ABARES climate change research examines the impacts of climate change and climate change policy on Australian agriculture, monitors emerging adaptation responses, and considers possible future climate scenarios.
Analysis on the Australian broadacre farming sector draws heavily on economic scenario…
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19 October 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Industry who submit documentation to the department for import assessment via the Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS) or other departmental approved systems.
What has changed?
The department continues to experience high volumes of entry lodgements,…
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Any emergency animal disease (EAD) outbreak can pose a great risk to our agriculture and export industries, and native wildlife.A fast and well-informed response is vital in any outbreak and veterinary experts are critical. They can help connect government, industry and producers in times of crisis…
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This indicator assesses the range and number of recreation and tourism facilities provided in forests, their level of use and their contribution to the broader tourism sector. Appropriate and well managed facilities help to optimise visitor satisfaction as well as minimising environmental impacts…
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On 6 March 2025, Hungary provided official notification to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) of the detection of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) at a dairy farm in Kisbajcs near the border with Slovakia. This is the first detection of FMD in Hungary since 1973.To help manage the…
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14 September 2018Who does this notice affect?Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers—associated with importing goods during the 2018-19…
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Dr Raana Asgar, the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer’s secondee to the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Subregional Office for the Pacific recently presented a paper on ‘One Health through a Pacific lens’, at the 37th FAO Asia-Pacific Regional Conference Senior Officials Meeting in…
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In 2016, the Australian Government began investigating the use of carp virus to control carp numbers in Australia. The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) led work.The FRDC undertook extensive consultation, detailed investigations and targeted research. Eleven research…
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09 May 2025Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who are required to book and manage requests for inspections through the Biosecurity Portal using the ‘Sign in with your Digital ID’ (myID) pathway.Approved…
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