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Project 60: Materiality assessment for the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework

Read more about Project 60: Materiality assessment for the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework

The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) is an initiative of the Australian beef industry to set out the key indicators of its sustainability performance.

Project 61: The Australian Biosecurity Genomic Database: Phase 3

Read more about Project 61: The Australian Biosecurity Genomic Database: Phase 3

This project aims to build on previous phases of the Australian Biosecurity Genomic Database (ABGD) development project.

Project 62: Building a sustainable national sample identification system for animal diagnostics - a pilot study using pre-barcoded sample collection tubes

Read more about Project 62: Building a sustainable national sample identification system for animal diagnostics - a pilot study using pre-barcoded sample collection tubes

This project aims to investigate pre-barcoded sample tubes to reduce the delays due to bottlenecks in sample processing during disease outbreaks. It includes researching technologies and suppliers of pre-barcoded sample collection tubes.

Project 63: Future of Australian Animal Health (2030-2035)

Read more about Project 63: Future of Australian Animal Health (2030-2035)

This project used a participatory foresight approach to explore potential challenges and opportunities for animal health in the next 10-15 years.

Project 44: Australia’s Animal Sector Antimicrobial Resistance Action Plan 2023 to 2028

Read more about Project 44: Australia’s Animal Sector Antimicrobial Resistance Action Plan 2023 to 2028

The plan provides Australia’s terrestrial and aquatic animal health and industry sectors with agreed priority activities to implement the AMR strategies.

Project 53: Defining an antimicrobial assessment framework for the Australian animal sector

Read more about Project 53: Defining an antimicrobial assessment framework for the Australian animal sector

The project aims to develop an AMS assessment framework for industries to identify areas for improvement.

Project 57: Towards validation of a microRNA-based diagnostic test for Johne's disease

Read more about Project 57: Towards validation of a microRNA-based diagnostic test for Johne's disease

This project aims to further validate the host microRNA biomarker response-based assays previously developed in another project to improve detection of Johne’s disease in cattle.

Lumpy Skin Disease Vector Management Guide

Read more about Lumpy Skin Disease Vector Management Guide

Completed in June 2024, this guide was created to assist with the management of insect vector populations that can spread lumpy skin disease (LSD). We contracted Ausvet Pty Ltd to develop the guide, addressing an activity in the National Lumpy Skin Disease Action Plan, to investigate vector control options.

193-2025: Imported food safety requirements now in BICON

Read more about 193-2025: Imported food safety requirements now in BICON

17 June 2025

Who does this notice affect?

Food importers and brokers acting on behalf of food importers.

What has changed?

Cases documenting the food safety requirements that apply to food imported into Australia that is intended for sale, were released on 15 June 2025. These are now incorporated into the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).

Project 23: Australian Agriculture Sustainability Framework

Read more about Project 23: Australian Agriculture Sustainability Framework

The purpose of the Australian Agriculture Sustainability Framework is to communicate the sustainability status and goals of the Australian agricultural sector to markets and to the community.

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