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On 8 February 2024, we launched the National Biosecurity Strategy Implementation Plan. It supports the National Biosecurity Strategy (NBS) and aligns with our vision of a connected, resilient, and shared national biosecurity system that protects Australia.
The plan outlines governance arrangements…
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OverviewThe pilot project in New South Wales was led by consultant Redefining Agriculture in collaboration with NSW Local Land Services and smallholders.The project trialled and evaluated a data-driven approach to assess the biosecurity risk levels and engagement needs for smallholders. This was…
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Australia is home to about 400 shark and ray species out of the 1,100 or so species found worldwide. Around 160 of these species are believed to be only found in Australian waters.Australia has joined with other states in committing to ensure the conservation and management of sharks and their long…
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8 August 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All vessel owners, operators, masters, shipping agents and maritime industry personnel who represent and/or interact with international commercial vessels, including cruise vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed…
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New plant export legislation commenced on 28 March 2021. The new export legislation consists of the Export Control Act 2020 and the Export Control Rules 2021.
The Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021 (Plant Rules) set the specific requirements for the export of plants and…
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Theme: Traditional human settlement and land use
Sub-theme: Complex persistence of a hunting-and-gathering society on a single continent
Australia provides the only example of where the hunting-and-…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry works closely with a network of more than 100 stakeholders to facilitate the adoption of world’s best practice for animal health laboratories that service Australia’s animal and livestock industries.Organisations and institutionsAustralian…
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ABARES held its Hobart Regional Outlook conference on Wednesday 8 May. We examined the key issues for agriculture at sessions on Tough choices to boost agricultural productivity and resilience; Growing Tasmanian agriculture…
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The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) gives you a legal right to request access to documents held by the government.
What you can request
You can request access to any document in the possession of:
us (the department)
certain agencies, such as portfolio Ministers.
We can…
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Biosecurity roundtables are hosted by state and territory governments on behalf of the National Biosecurity Committee. These focus on themes selected by the Committee and help inform topics for the National Biosecurity Forum.Purpose and scopeThe roundtables are an opportunity for participants to…
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