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Biosecurity Advice 2022-P04 - Release of the draft report for greenhouse-grown fresh oriental melon and rockmelon fruit from the Republic of Korea

6 June 2022 This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Oriental melon and rockmelon fruit from Korea: biosecurity import requirements draft report. This draft report proposes that the importation of commercially produced greenhouse-grown fresh oriental melon and…
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Biosecurity Advice 2021-P11 - Updated implementation advice for revised import conditions for apiaceous vegetable seeds for sowing

1 October 2021 Download Document Pages File size Biosecurity Advice 2021-P11 - Updated implementation advice for revised import conditions for apiaceous vegetable seeds for sowing PDF  2 194 KB If you have difficulty accessing these files, please…
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Biosecurity Advice 2022-P07: Announcement of the commencement of a pest risk analysis for khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium)

7 July 2022 Following a marked increase in khapra beetle interceptions, in 2020 Australia introduced emergency measures to prevent its introduction through plant products and sea containers. This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the formal commencement of a pest risk analysis for…
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APLC leads research field trials, ensures campaign readiness

One of the primary functions of the Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC) is to remain ready to defend Australia’s crops and environment should locust numbers begin to swell. Being prepared involves making sure staff are well trained, the most effective pesticides are on-hand and the latest in…
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Dehydrated and pre-sterilised microbiological media

We have completed the final report of the import risk review for dehydrated and pre-sterilised microbiological media. Steps to complete this risk analysisWhen we do a risk analysis, we:start the risk analysis by reviewing the science on pests and diseases of…
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Biosecurity Advice 2024-P04: Release of the draft report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for melon fruit from Japan

17 October 2024The draft report proposes that the importation of commercially produced melon fruit (except oriental melon and oriental pickling melon) to Australia from all commercial production areas of Japan can be permitted, subject to a range of biosecurity requirements.The draft report is…
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Animal Biosecurity Advice 2024-A04 - Review of the biosecurity risks associated with importing dehydrated and pre-sterilised microbiological media – final report

11 April 2024We have released the Import risk review for dehydrated and pre-sterilised microbiological media: final report. All comments on the draft report for this risk review have been considered in the finalisation process. The final report has now been published on the department’s …
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Animal health collaboration in Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea

In early 2024, officers from the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer travelled to Timor-Leste to help with a large-scale canine rabies vaccination program. With rabies entering neighbouring West Timor for the first time in early 2023, the Timor-Leste Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Fisheries…
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Australian Carbon Credit Units Scheme Plantation Forestry Notification

The 2022 plantation forestry method builds on the 2017 plantation forestry method (the 2017 method) to provide more opportunities for the plantation forestry industry to participate in the ACCU Scheme. A project under the 2022 plantation forestry method will accumulate or sequester carbon as the…
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High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (H7)

National Management Group Communiqué:High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) H7N8 in Victoria – 2025On 8 February 2025, Agriculture Victoria confirmed a new outbreak of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H7N8 in northern Victoria. Laboratory testing has confirmed that the HPAI H7N8 virus…
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