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Date of effect: 10 August 2023
Attention
Food importers and their customs brokers.
Purpose
The purpose of this notice is to raise awareness of a video that has been published on the department’s website to provide information on virtual label and visual inspections for eligible imported food.…
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Watch our video to learn more about Australia's biosecurity system, and the challenges we face.
Video transcript
Biosecurity protects Australia from pests and diseases that could impact on our industries, environment, plants, animals and communities.
It helps keep pests and…
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Dr Michelle WilleDr Michelle Wille has made an exceptional contribution to reducing the risks posed to the environment and social amenity by ensuring key stakeholders in government and non-government agencies are aware and prepared for high pathogenicity avian influenza H5N1.High pathogenicity…
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Tree and timber pests include species of fungi, beetles, and nematodes. These can infest and kill forest, farm and street trees.The National Action Plan for Pests of Trees and Timber is a nationally agreed approach to: prevent the introduction of pests of trees and timberprepare for a…
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Australia’s Animal Sector Antimicrobial Resistance Action Plan 2023 to 2028 (Action Plan) aligns with the 7 objectives of Australia’s National Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy – 2020 and Beyond (the 2020 Strategy) and the priority activities of the One Health Master Action Plan for Australia’s…
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The Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer (ACPPO) Webinar series, hosted by Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith showcase plant health research, innovation, and biosecurity initiatives; fostering collaboration between the department, plant health stakeholders and…
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What to look for
Avian influenza mainly spreads between birds, but can also infect other species including humans and pigs. In birds, clinical disease is usually only seen in poultry (for example chickens and turkeys).
Mild case:
coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, lack of appetite, ruffled…
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Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a nationally notifiable animal disease which means if you suspect an animal is showing signs of the disease, you must report it.You can do this by contacting your local veterinarian or call the national Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888…
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About carbon
Carbon is an amazing atom. It loves to bond with other atoms, which is why it has been called 'the glue of life'. Carbon is the fourth most abundant element in the universe. It is found in all organic matter, and makes up a large proportion of all…
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[expand all]State government websitesBusiness Queensland, Queensland GovernmentNSW Department of Primary IndustriesVictorian Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesBiosecurity SA, Primary Industries and Regions South AustraliaDepartment of Primary Industries…
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