Search Results
Australia's State of the Forests Report 2013 (SOFR 2013) is the fourth in the series of State of the Forests Reports. Previous national reports were published in 2008, 2003 and 1998. The purpose of the report was to keep the public informed about Australia's forests, their management, use…
- Last modified
Exotic invasive species cause significant environmental damage by outcompeting our wildlife, degrading habitats and threatening Australia’s biodiversity. They can impact our agricultural productivity and our way of life.Environmental biosecurity protects Australia’s plants, animals and eco-systems…
- Last modified
13 June 2024This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Final report for a review of pest risk assessments for spider mites (Acari: Trombidiformes: Tetranychidae).The department undertakes risk analyses to consider market access requests for fresh fruit commodities for human…
- Last modified
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, April 2013In March 2012, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon. Joe Ludwig, announced a review of the Commonwealth Policy on…
- Last modified
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, November 2017DownloadDocumentPagesFile size
Announcement information paper – commencement of a review of biosecurity import requirements for…
- Last modified
OverviewAustralia’s State of the Forests Report presents comprehensive information describing the many social, economic and environmental values of Australia’s forests to government and industry stakeholders and the broader community. It meets Australia’s formal national reporting requirements for…
- Last modified
Non-commercial vessel Pre-Arrival Reporting changesBiosecurity Amendment (2025 Measures No.1) Regulations 2025 (Amendment) comes into force on 27 February 2026. Pre-arrival reports must only be provided in writing (electronically). Reports must be lodged into the non-commercial vessel pre-arrival…
- Last modified
11 June 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to inform exporters of the publication of the country risk rating by the European Union (EU) for exports of cocoa, coffee, oil palm, soya, wood, and some products containing, or having been made using these commodities.Summary of changes…
- Last modified
This page includes reports and technical papers related to our biofouling policies.In-water cleaningMarine biosecurityVessel biofouling is a major pathway for the introduction of marine pests into Australian waters. In-water vessel cleaning and removal of biofouling is useful in minimising the…
- Last modified
The National Fire Ant Eradication Program’s National Management Group (NMG) held its second meeting this month.NMG members were provided with an extensive overview of the work being done to deliver on the National Fire Ant Eradication Program (NFAEP) Work Plan 2023–24. It discussed the eradication…
- Last modified