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The Global Framework for the Progressive Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases meeting participants in Tokyo

Regional cooperation on Transboundary Animal Diseases

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The Chief Veterinary Office participated in the 12th Regional Steering Committee Meeting of the Global Framework for the Progressive Control of…
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Global treaty on pandemic prevention, preparedness & response

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The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) is contributing to Australia’s negotiating position on the development of a global treaty on…
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Pacific Engagement Program for Animal Health

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The Chief Veterinary Office’s Pacific Engagement Program for Animal Health has been preparing for Pacific Week of Agriculture being held in Fiji from…
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UK plant health chief tours Australia

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Record participation for sake of Safe Aid

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The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) community with the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) acknowledged the importance of…
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Meet the Australian Plague Locust Commission

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From an inconspicuous looking building in the heart of Canberra’s industrial area Fyshwick, the Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC)* monitors…
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Introducing Dr Bertie Hennecke, Australia’s new Chief Environmental Biosecurity Officer

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Update: ABARES pest animal and weed survey series

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Every three years, the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences conducts the pest animal and weed management survey.
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The National Carp Control Program

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Carp are one of the country’s most devastating pests and dominate the Murray Darling Basin, making up to 80 to 90 per cent of fish biomass.
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Pest Profile: Didymo

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Didymo (Didymosphenia germinata) also known as rock snot, is a highly invasive exotic freshwater algae, that can have a significant environmental…
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Snapshot - Agriculture, fisheries and forestry exports 2022

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2022 was a record year for Australian agricultural exports. Exports to most markets were up, including big increases to Southeast Asia, the Middle…
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Approved Arrangements holders target of new enforcement program

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An Australia wide waste management business which breached the Biosecurity Act 2015 (Biosecurity Act) by incorrectly dumping imported meat products…
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International Day of Forests 2023

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The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the…
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Register now to attend the 2023 National Biosecurity Forum

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Join like-minded stakeholders at the 2023 National Biosecurity Forum to discuss challenges, opportunities and innovative approaches for protecting…