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On 23 June 2025, Italy notified the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) of an outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) on a small cattle farm on the island of Sardinia. Italy immediately implemented emergency disease control and eradication measures. The department has conducted a risk…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are nucleic acids?
Nucleic acids are chemical compounds which can carry genetic information in living organisms and viruses. The two main classes of nucleic acids are deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
DNA is the genetic material found in…
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Set up your access to the Biosecurity PortalThere are 2 registration options available:Option 1: Approved Arrangements, Customs Brokers, Importers, Manned depots*.Option 2: Freight Forwarders, clients without an ABN, and clients with a low volume of import inspection requests# and Biosecurity…
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[Expand all]From the Chief ScientistScience in all its forms is a critical foundation of the work and mission of our department to help drive a stronger Australian economy by building a more profitable, more resilient and…
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25 March 2020
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry of disruptions to services as a result of measures being taken to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Summary of changes and key points
To limit the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Agriculture, Water and the…
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29 January 2021Who does this notice affect?All clients 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 acknowledges that clients are currently experiencing delays in…
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PLANT PEST
Citrus canker infected fruit, stems and leaves.Timothy Schubert, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Bugwood.org.
Citrus cankerExotic to Australia, previous incursions have been eradicated from AustraliaFeatures: A bacterial disease that causes significant damage…
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Mirrabooka Farms Operating Trust
PO Box 164
Orange NSW 2800
ABN: 17476083007
4 th July 2011
Dr Colin Grant
CEO, Biosecurity Australia
CANBERRA ACT
Re: I mport Risk Analysis and Procedures for the…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, 2014The plant residue testing datasets 2013-14 outline testing that was carried out on plant products in the 2013-14 financial year, under the National…
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We understand the transition away from live sheep export trade may be distressing for some people. There are many existing online, phone and face-to-face resources available.Key support numbers:Rural West - 1800 612 004Farmer Assistance Hotline - 13 23 16Lifeline - 13 11 14Current options for more…
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