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24 May 2016The Biosecurity Act 2015 commences on 16 June 2016, replacing the Quarantine Act 1908. There is now additional information available on what is changing for industry. The Australian…
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White spot disease has been detected in NSW prawns. Find out about the response to contain and eradicate the disease currently underway.
Aquatic animals, like terrestrial animals and humans, can be affected by infectious diseases, which may be caused by pathogens such as:
viruses…
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7 November 2013
Purpose
To release the updated Candidate Advices for FOP3001 Inspection of Woodchip, FOP3002 Inspection of Logs and FOP3003 Inspection of Processed Forest Products.
Background
The Candidate Advice provides AO candidates with a study tool to prepare themselves for assessment…
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The Agricultural Trade Quarterly Briefing is a quarterly news update from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. We provide key insights into how we’re supporting agricultural trade, highlight new overseas markets and provide insights for exporters.Current editionIn this edition we:…
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Five Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs) are in place in three Australian states.New South Wales: Eden, North East (Upper and Lower) and Southern NSW regions.Western Australia: South-West forest region.Tasmania: The RFA covers the state.The RFAs cover forested regions where commercial wood production…
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13 December 2019
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Final pest risk analysis for brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys).
The final report recommends risk management measures to manage the biosecurity risk posed by brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) on…
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Brassicaceous crop seeds for sowing import conditions review Communiqué for meeting on 11 April 2018
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, April 2018The purpose of the communiqué is to provide additional information about the brassicaceous crop seeds for sowing import conditions…
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21 June 2019
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Final pest risk analysis for cut flower and foliage imports – Part 1.
The final report recommends phytosanitary measures to manage the biosecurity risks posed by thrips, mites and aphids associated with cut flower…
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Date of issue: 25 October 2022Date of effect: ImmediateReference Number: MAA2022-09Attention:Industries — Industry bodies — Australian Food and Grocery Council, Australia Honey Bee Industry CouncilExportersDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and Regional officesPurposeThis…
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Focusing on northern Australia is important for protecting Australia’s animal health. The region is vulnerable to incursions due to its proximity to neighbours such as Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Timor-Leste. The establishment of the Office of the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) –…
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