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H5 bird flu updates

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  • Biosecurity
Updates from Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer.
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Businesses play a unique role in protecting Australia’s biosecurity

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  • Biosecurity
As Australia marks National Biosecurity Week, businesses are being encouraged to play their part in protecting the nation from pests, diseases and…
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For the love of Australia - new detector dogs hit the ground running

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  • Biosecurity
They may be new to the job, but Australia’s newest biosecurity detector dogs are already making their mark.
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National landmarks light up blue for National Biosecurity Week

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
Prominent national landmarks will be illuminated blue to launch National Biosecurity Week 2026, shining a spotlight on our shared responsibility to…
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The Chiefs come together to highlight the importance of biosecurity

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  • Biosecurity
A new video developed for National Biosecurity Week (24–30 August) is shining a spotlight on Australia's biosecurity system and the people,…
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Highly Compliant Importer scheme rewards strong biosecurity performance

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  • Imports
Importers with a proven track record of meeting Australia’s biosecurity requirements can benefit from faster clearance times and fewer inspections…
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What’s bugging you?

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  • Biosecurity
From a young age, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Senior Entomologist Dr Mike Elias loved insects.
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Critically endangered reptiles return to the wild

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  • Animals
The Christmas Island blue-tailed skink is back in the wild and being celebrated as a major conservation milestone thanks to years of planning and…
Tom Black, First Assistant Secretary , Exports and Veterinary Services Division , led Australia’s delegation to CAC49

Australia helps shape new international food standards at Codex meeting

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  • International
Australia has helped shape a range of new and updated international food standards, including over 300 new and updated standards, at the 49th Session…
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Western Sydney International Airport strengthens Australia’s trade and biosecurity future

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  • Biosecurity
Australia’s newest international airport, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), officially opened its cargo precinct and…
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New arrival rules for boats and ships coming to Australia

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  • Biosecurity
People operating boats and ships travelling to Australia need to be aware of new reporting rules that came into effect on 18 June 2026.
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Transition Advocate Update – July 2026

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  • Live animal exports
This month, from 7-10 July, I attended LambEx26, in Adelaide and I can understand why it is seen as the world’s premier sheep and lamb conferenc
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Non-Aussie mozzies intercepted in Brissie

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  • Biosecurity
The exotic mosquito species Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) was detected in a surveillance trap at an Approved Arrangement facility near the…
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Biosecurity officers support Exercise Pitch Black

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  • Biosecurity
Biosecurity officers are playing a vital role in supporting Exercise Pitch Black, one of the Royal Australian Air Force’s largest multinational…