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Robert Owen (Bob) Makinson
Robert Owen (Bob) Makinson has received a 2022 Australian Biosecurity Award in the Environmental Biosecurity category.
Bob Makinson has been instrumental in galvanising attention and action for the introduced plant disease myrtle rust (Austropuccinia psidii). He has…
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“Our rich and delicate biodiversity is made up of more than 600,000 organisms, and many are not found anywhere else on earth. These irreplaceable environmental assets underpin our $90 billion agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries, and the international trade that comes from them. They also…
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Passengers recently travelling through Australia’s international airports may have spotted camera crews filming the next season of Border Security.
DAFF and Channel 7 are working together to produce a new season of the TV show after a 4-year hiatus.
The show stars our Biosecurity Officers doing…
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Before you use BICON
You are encouraged to complete BICON’s eLearning modules to help you use BICON.
The Introduction to BICON eLearning module is estimated to take 15 minutes to complete. This module is suitable for the general public and anyone interested in import-related industries.
You…
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There are significant biosecurity risks associated with the use of imported biological goods in non-laboratory animals, such as chickens, sheep and cattle.
Non-laboratory animals, as defined by the department, are all animal species other than guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rabbits, rodents and…
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What is Sterile Insect Technique?
Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) is a recognised phytosanitary procedure for pest management under the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs). It is a sterilisation technique that can provide effective control of target insect populations such as…
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Nick Ormsby, owner of Razor Rock Farm in the Northern Territory, understands that water really is the essence of life. When you’re looking after 35 hectares and over 72,000 mango trees, good water management is essential for his business.Thanks to the Future Drought Fund, as part of the Northern…
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Publication details
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry June 2023
This list includes those ingredients that are approved by the department subject to import permit conditions.
Importers should consult the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) for the full range of import…
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OverviewAgriFutures Australia funded a consultancy to investigate traceability options for the deer industry. This project was completed in June 2024.Project Lead: AgriFutures AustraliaProject Contact: animalplan@aff.gov.au Project Status: CompleteObjective alignment:7 – Improve the integrity…
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The Australian Land Use and Management (ALUM) Classification system provides a nationally consistent method to collect and present land use information for a wide range of users across Australia. The latest version (Version 8) of the classification conforms to the Australian Spatial Data…
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