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In Australia, we rely on people from all walks of life to help keep an eye out for pests, weeds and diseases - not just trained scientists and government officials.
To better understand how DAFF can support community engagement for biosecurity general surveillance our Social Sciences team in…
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As Acting Deputy Secretary of the Agricultural Trade Group, I reconfirm that lumpy skin disease (LSD) has never been detected in Australia and we remain free from the disease.
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has been formally advised by the Department of Veterinary Services (…
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Important notice for levy payers affected by cyclones or bushfiresThe Department of Agriculture is aware that many levy payers in the community, and their families and businesses, have been threatened…
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The Cyclops-2 prototype
Hitchhikers enroute to Australia beware - wands are waving for free riders. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry have tested detector technology to identify biosecurity risk material and hitchhiker pests…
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The Australian Government is committed to protecting our biosecurity system. As we find ourselves in an increasingly dynamic environment, the need to manage the whole biosecurity continuum onshore, at the border and offshore is of increasing importance.Our relationships with other Government…
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As the eagerly awaited Year of the Dragon approaches, it is important to be biosecurity-aware, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted Lunar New Year celebration.Lunar New Year is a culturally significant period filled with tradition and customs. While the festivities are marked by jubilation and…
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The Forestry Australia Symposium 2024 opens today in Ballarat, Victoria, under a ‘healthy and resilient forests for our future’ theme.The symposium will explore concepts that underpin the science and best practice of sustaining and promoting healthy and resilient forests.The Department of…
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In late February, two of our Chiefs attended the Government Scientists Group Parliamentary Friends of Science Showcase, an event promoting scientific expertise and capability from 24 government departments to parliamentarians and leaders of academic peak bodies.Secretary Adam Fennessy PSM, Chief…
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Our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) was built by the department to manage biosecurity import conditions for over 20,000 products, including plant, animal, mineral, and biological goods. BICON helps you determine if a commodity is permitted under the Biosecurity Act 2015 by providing…
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The fumigation of cargo entering Australia is one of the best defences we have against hitchhiker pests that could be present in consignments from overseas.On 1 May 2025, version 3.0 of the methyl bromide fumigation methodology will come into force.The new version of the methodology sets out the…
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