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Potential for wind-borne spread of FMD in Australia

​​Report SummaryFoot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is one of the most contagious of animal diseases. Animals may be infected by inhalation or ingestion. Ruminants are especially sensitive to infection via the…
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List of Plant Fibres with Alternative Conditions for Import

Publication detailsThis list is referenced in section 26(13) of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021, section 17(13) of the Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods – Christmas Island) Determination 2016, section 18(13) of the Biosecurity (…
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Exporting from Australia

​​​​​The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Forestry controls exports of agricultural products. This assures our trading partners that Australian agricultural products meet import requirements.Efficient regulation of exports is the cornerstone of Australia’s reputation as a​n excellent…
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Technology transforms plant health diagnostics from hours to minutes

Australia is strengthening its biosecurity capabilities with technology that identifies potential biosecurity threats in minutes, instead of hours. This is revolutionising how we protect our agricultural and environmental assets.The department has deployed new identification technology that enables…
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Biosecurity research

Biosecurity research is part of ABARES’ applied social research and analysis. Reports have been prepared for the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, other government agencies, research and development corporations, and industry bodies.Methods for non-market valuation of alien invasive…
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List of hitchhiker pest host countries or regions

Publication detailsThis list is referenced in sections 6 and 56 of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021, section 43 of the Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods—Christmas Island) Determination 2016, section 44 of the Biosecurity (…
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2018-56 - Biosecurity Policy and Response Branch – New air cargo screening requirement

19 November 2018PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify exporters and registered establishments about the changes to air cargo security screening for all exports commencing on 1 March…
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Biosecurity sciences

ABARES undertakes a range of multi-disciplinary research projects that assist the department and external clients to achieve strategic objectives as they relate to biosecurity issues in invasive species, social sciences and quantitative sciences.This includesimproving techniques for mapping and…
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92-2017 - Update to disinfectant lists for approved arrangements

12 October 2017Who does this notice affect?This notice is for approved arrangements that include:Classes 5, 6, 7What has changed?Two new disinfectants have been added to the department’s broad spectrum…
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2015-21 - Grain and Seed Exports Program – Revised import conditions Sorghum for stockfeed, consumption and processing to the People’s Republic of China

15 May 2015PurposeTo advise Australian exporters on revised conditions for the export of sorghum to the People’s Republic of China. Background The Department of Agriculture has been working with…
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