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OverviewRemoving contaminants of biosecurity concern from the commodity or carrier.Examples include removing extraneous plant material and soil from a commodity, or requiring that a sea container be free of any contamination.Evaluating the efficacy of this measure requires demonstrating that the…
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OverviewThis formal risk assessment was undertaken to inform and target prevention and preparedness activities for LSD. This ensures resources are allocated efficiently and risks are systematically addressed.The department published the final report in November 2022. This work provided critical…
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A Survey of Emissions and Natural Resource Management Practices in Australia, 2023–24Download Report PDF - 1.14 MBDownload Report Word - 3.06 MB Download Data Excel - 95 KBIf you have difficulty accessing these files, contact us for help.Managing natural resources and adapting to change are…
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Dr John C Radcliffe AM
Emeritus Professor Malcolm Nairn AM
Dr Mark Lonsdale
Dr T J Higgins
October 2006IntroductionThe then Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestr,…
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Australia is indeed lucky: a ‘lifestyle superpower’ with competitive industries, vibrant communities, and unique landscapes and environmental assets. But unearned advantage risks complacency, and each generation needs to create the luck – and advantages – it will pass…
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30 January 2019Who does this notice affect?Brokers, importers and biosecurity industry participants operating under the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Class 19.1 Approved Arrangement: Non-…
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Chapter 8: Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery
T Emery, J Woodhams and R Curtotti
Figure 8.1 Area and sectors of the Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery
8.1 Description of the fishery
The Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery (SESSF) is a multisector,…
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Australia is a party to international treaties that govern the trade of goods. As a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Australia is obliged to ensure that sanitary (relating to human and animal health) and phytosanitary (relating to plant health) measures are based on science and applied…
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Round four, Rural R&D for Profit summary of approved projects
On 21 March 2019, the then Minister for Agriculture, Water and the Environment, approved funding of $39.65 million from 2018‑19 to 2021‑22 for ten projects under round four of the Rural R&D for Profit program. This funding is…
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This section summarises the social and economic indicators recommended, and briefly describes further research needed to improve current understanding of the social and economic impacts of forestry…
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