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The Biosecurity Act 2015 (Biosecurity Act) came into effect on 16 June 2016 and provides a wide range of modern regulatory tools to encourage compliance with biosecurity requirements. These tools have recently been updated by the Biosecurity Amendment (Traveller Declarations and Other…
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22 March 2016PurposeTo provide advice of the locations and times of protection industrial action taking place on 24, 25 and 29 March 2016.Background The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has…
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OverviewPesticides kill the target pest, reducing pest abundance in the designated area or site.Examples include insecticides, fungicides, soil drenches and fumigants. These could be applied on a calendar basis or in response to detections from surveillance and monitoring.Evaluating the efficacy of…
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6 March 2009
Biosecurity Australia Advice 2009/04
This Biosecurity Australia Advice informs stakeholders that Biosecurity Australia has undertaken an assessment for recognition of northern China…
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[expand all] Why was this review conducted?The review is required as part of Australia’s WTO obligations. Because a provisional quarantine pest status for Radopholus similis was recommended in the…
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Date of issue: 8 March 2022
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2022-02
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies - Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Trade Advisory Group
Export establishments
Exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment —central and…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has released a discussion paper exploring First Nations’ economic participation in the sector.The discussion paper seeks views on opportunities and barriers affecting First Nations peoples and businesses across the sector.It builds on feedback…
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The National Fire Ant Eradication Program’s National Management Group (NFAEP NMG) met in person at NFAEP Headquarters in Berrinba for its June 2025 meeting. Members toured the facility and surrounding areas, including a visit to Kagaru to meet with locals affected by fire ants.The Executive Program…
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Join like-minded stakeholders at the 2023 National Biosecurity Forum to discuss challenges, opportunities and innovative approaches for protecting Australia’s biosecurity system.
Deputy Secretary for Biosecurity Dr Chris Locke said the forum helps us work together to maintain and strengthen our…
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A First Nations artwork to reflect the work of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
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