Stink bugs
PLANT PEST
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PLANT PEST
Plant pests and diseases
Australia is free of many exotic (new) pests and diseases. This is thanks to Australia’s biosecurity system. But we are always at risk of them entering the country.
If these pests or diseases make it through the border, they could threaten our agricultural industries, environment and jobs. Our way of life and our indigenous culture and heritage is also at risk.
Australian Fisheries Legislation
The Federal Register of Legislation is the legal information retrieval system.
The Federal Register of Legislation has the most complete and up-to-date collection of Commonwealth legislation available.
FAO Compliance Agreement
The Agreement to Promote Compliance with International Conservation and Management Measures by Fishing Vessels on the High Seas (Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Compliance Agreement) was unanimously ap
Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
The Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (the Code) was initiated in 1991 by the FAO Committee on Fisheries. The code, was unanimously adopted on 31 October 1995 by the over 170 member Governments of the FAO Conference (including Australia).
Legal and arrangements
The following contain information on Australian Law and International Arrangements.
Australian Fisheries Legislation
Code of Conduct for Responsible Fishing
Australian Fisheries Legislation
Code of Conduct for Responsible Fishing
FAO Agreement on Port State Measures
The Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA) entered into force on 5 June 2016. The PSMA is the first binding international agreement to target illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Plans of Action for Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
The International Plan of Action to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (IPOA-IUU) is a critical part of the high seas governance framework.