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We are building on past investment to find better solutions to combat pest animals and weeds, to help protect Australia’s agriculture and environment.The program is:working with States and Territories to deliver on-ground controlexpanding the role of Indigenous Rangers in on-ground control in…
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The spur-throated locust, Austracris guttulosa, is mainly a tropical species and swarms of immature adults form in savannah areas of the Central Highlands and northwest Queensland, in the Northern Territory and northern Western Australia in late autumn and winter. Spur-throated locusts also…
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If you see any unusual symptoms in farmed or wild aquatic animals, including unusual fish deaths, report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.‘Surveillance’ is a systematic series of investigations of a given population of aquatic animals to detect the occurrence of disease…
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14 December 2020
Who does this notice affect?
All importers of dried finfish, including imports of whole fish and gilled and gutted fish.
Purpose of this notice
Imports of all dried, non-frozen finfish must be inspected prior to release from biosecurity control. This includes whole and…
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In January 2019, the department commenced an investigation into allegations reported in the media that live export workers had been offered money to obtain and leak footage of animal cruelty on export vessels.The investigation also inquired into allegations that ‘whistleblowers’ had offered to cut…
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Date of Effect: 19 February 2013
Effective immediately, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is unable to certify consignments of non-viable fish and fishery products…
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Easter is just around the corner and it’s important to remember the rules that keep Australia safe. One of them is about eggs!If you’re celebrating, remember only eggs of the chocolate variety are allowed to be brought into Australia.Live animal eggs are a high-risk commodity, and failing to…
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Authors: Niki Dufty, Peter Martin and Shiji Zhao
ABARES 2018 surveys provide an-depth profile of labour demand, recruitment difficulties and future challenges farmers face.
The surveys covered broadacre, dairy and vegetable industries across all states, together with irrigated cotton and fruit…
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The ABARES Insights series provides an evidence-based context for discussion of industry issues and complement our current analytical reports, forecasts, and statistical series.An ABARES Insights paper will complement our deeper and more technical research reports, which are generally aimed at a…
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Detect and Protect
An Australian biosecurity podcast
Episode 2
Guest: Andrew Tongue, Deputy Secretary, Biosecurity and Compliance, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Find out why biosecurity is important for Australia, the growing challenges the biosecurity system is…
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