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By: Australian Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mark Schipp
At a time of increased anxiety due to continuing infections and deaths from the Ebola virus in West Africa, Australians can be assured that our biosecurity system is managing the risk posed to Australia.
Australia’s biosecurity system is…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 17 November 2021, low-pressure troughs and associated cold fronts brought significant rainfall to central and eastern Australia.
The substantial rainfall across eastern Australia this week has…
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The following list contains links to submissions received in response to the 'the draft import risk analysis for table grapes from the People's Republic of China'.
Stakeholder
PDF…
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ABARES Regional Outlook conferencesABARES Regional Outlook conferences have concluded for 2016. It's been a busy year with the Regional Outlook conferences as we travelled across Australia to discuss the key issues for agriculture…
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State and territory governments recognise the importance of protecting Australia from exotic animal diseases and managing endemic animal diseases.
Each state and territory has a list of 'notifiable' animal diseases. These lists contain animal diseases that are of national concern.
These…
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Who does this notice affect?
All clients required to lodge a request for inspection using the Biosecurity Portal.
Information
The department is currently experiencing an unplanned service disruption to the Biosecurity Portal.
Action
The department is investigating the issue as a high priority…
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The Australian Government is providing a further $32.7 million to the transition assistance package for the phase out of live sheep exports by sea, bringing the overall package to $139.7 million.This additional funding is to further assist those affected by the transition to become well positioned…
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19 July 2010
Why is this import risk analysis (IRA) being undertaken?
Australia is responding to the USA's market access request for fresh stone fruit, dating from 1994. This is part of an agreement between Australia and the USA to consider each country's requests for agricultural exports.…
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29 July 2011Why is this analysis being undertaken?
After a long dispute with the New Zealand government, the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled that Australia’s measures for New Zealand apples…
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Australian, state and territory governments are supporting the commercial fishery industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Industry contact
We are working closely with industry to ensure we understand the issues facing fishers and seafood businesses.
The Senior Industry Engagement Officer is your…
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