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Have Your Say on First Nations’ inclusion in the agriculture sector

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05 November 2025

The department has released a discussion paper exploring First Nations’ economic participation in…

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ABARES Outlook 2026 - a forum to exchange and test ideas

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30 October 2025

Tickets are now on sale for ABARES Outlook 2026, the Bureau’s flagship annual conference taking…

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Release of the Biosecurity Funding and Expenditure Report 2024-25

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28 October 2025

The Biosecurity Funding and Expenditure Report 2024-25 has been released.

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2025 Australian Biosecurity Awards – Government

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05 November 2025

Argentine Ant Eradication Team, Norfolk Island Regional CouncilNorfolk Island Regional Council’s…

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2025 Australian Biosecurity Awards – Community

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05 November 2025

Dr Richard WillanDr Richard Willan is a renowned marine invertebrate taxonomist who has studied and…

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2025 Australian Biosecurity Awards – Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year

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05 November 2025

Ella Matta PastoralElla Matta Pastoral is a sheep operation on Kangaroo Island.

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2025 Australian Biosecurity Awards – First Nations Award for Excellence in Biosecurity

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05 November 2025

Torres Strait Island Regional CouncilThe Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) represents…

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2025 Australian Biosecurity Awards – Community

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05 November 2025

Peel Harvey Biosecurity Group The group is a standout leader in community-driven biosecurity…

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2025 Australian Biosecurity Awards – Education

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05 November 2025

Biosecurity Training Centre, Charles Sturt UniversityThe centre was established in 2022 as a…

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2025 Australian Biosecurity Awards – Industry

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05 November 2025

Queensland Beekeepers’ AssociationThe Queensland Beekeepers’ Association (QBA) has demonstrated…

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2025 Australian Biosecurity Awards – Environmental Biosecurity

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05 November 2025

Dr Geoff Pegg and Aj PerkinsThrough thoughtful collaboration and partnership, Dr Geoff Pegg and Aj…

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We acknowledge the continuous connection of First Nations Traditional Owners and Custodians to the lands, seas and waters of Australia. We recognise their care for and cultivation of Country. We pay respect to Elders past and present, and recognise their knowledge and contribution to the productivity, innovation and sustainability of Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries.

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© Amy Allerton, contemporary Aboriginal Artist of the Gumbaynggirr, Bundjalung and Gamilaroi nations.

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