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Treatments applied for biosecurity purposes are part of measures used in managing the risk of introduction of exotic pests and diseases. These treatments are only effective when conducted correctly.It is important that treatment providers in Australia (onshore) and other countries (offshore)…
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Detect and Protect
An Australian biosecurity podcast
Episode 3
Guest: Dr Mark Schipp, Australian Chief Veterinary Officer, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an issue that poses a serious and long-term threat to human and animal health in…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 26 October 2022, a low-pressure system and associated cold front over inland Australia brought extensive rainfall to eastern Australia and southern parts of Western Australia. Weekly rainfall totals…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 19 October 2022, low-pressure systems to the south of Australia and an associated cold front brought significant rainfall to much of south-eastern Australia. Weekly rainfall totals exceeding 50 millimetres…
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Report of the assessment of northern China's fruit fly pest free areas: Hebei, Shandong and Xinjiang
Report of the assessment of northern China’s fruit fly pest free areas:Hebei, Shandong and Xinjiang - March 2009
© Commonwealth of Australia 2009
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This is Supporting information for 1.1a.i Forest area by type, published December 2023.1.1a.i Forest area by type is one of four parts of Indicator 1.1a Area of forest by forest type and tenure.Native forest crown cover and stand height classesAustralia’s native forests are classified into nine…
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Timber, bamboo and related products must meet the import conditions published in our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).We have categorised the common types of timber, bamboo and related products below. This information will help you to find the most appropriate BICON case for your goods…
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We have developed updated guidance material to assist importers and processors of regulated timber products understand and meet your due diligence requirements under Australia’s illegal logging laws.The Due Diligence Toolkit for importers is available to download on our on our Resources for…
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Detect and Protect
An Australian biosecurity podcast
Series 2 Episode 8
Host: Casey Baines
Guest: Leanne Kendra
Leanne joined the department and the detector dog program at a very interesting time in 2009, when the program was transitioning from beagles to Labradors. She outlines some of the…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
During the week ending 18 August 2021, high pressure systems dominated southern Australia, resulting in little rainfall across much of the continent. Cold fronts brought rainfall to western Tasmania and parts of…
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