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Launch of the National Hitchhiker Plant Pest Action Plan 2022–2032

  • Media release
  • Pests
The National Hitchhiker (Contaminating) Plant Pest Action Plan 2022–2032 released today will protect Australia’s plant-related industries and…
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Lab-on-a-chip trial looks to up biosecurity detection times

  • Media release
  • Plants
A diagnostic tool using nano technology to rapidly detect high-risk plant pests and pathogens in the field will undergo feasibility testing in a…
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Innovative biosecurity solutions put to the test

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
Around $5 million will be spent over the coming year on projects using cutting-edge science to help boost Australia's biosecurity capabilities.
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Plant pest focus sharpened ahead of National Science Week

  • Media release
  • Plants
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has provided funding for the upgrade of two key scientific identification tools for plant pests…
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Agricultural export markets continue to diversify

  • Newsletter
  • Trade
Australia’s agricultural and fisheries export markets were more diversified in 2021-22.
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Australian expertise to strengthen international animal health

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) has seconded four staff to work overseas – one at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in…
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Industry leaders back biosecurity measures

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
Agricultural industry leaders have taken a tour behind the scenes at Sydney International Airport to scope out Australia's biosecurity measures.
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High food prices drive export restrictions

  • Newsletter
  • Trade
High global food prices and uncertainty about future food supplies is driving an increase in the number of countries implementing food export…
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Statement by Secretary and Director of Biosecurity Andrew Metcalfe, to Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee

  • Statement
  • Biosecurity
Statement by Secretary and Director of Biosecurity Andrew Metcalfe AO, to Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee for…
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The Plant Innovation Centre: Solutions to biosecurity issues

  • Podcast
  • Biosecurity
Detect and Protect An Australian biosecurity podcast Episode 8 Host: Steve Peios Guest: Dr Adrian Dinsdale
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Piloting biosecurity training

  • News
  • Biosecurity
Staff from the department recently travelled to Nadi, Fiji to pilot a biosecurity training program.
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Comparing the 2021-22 agricultural season to previous years

  • Newsletter
  • Trade
August 2022
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Be on guard for foot-and-mouth scam emails seeking your confidential information

  • News
  • Department
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has recently become aware of a fraudulent email campaign using the outbreak of foot-and-mouth…
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Pawsome job opportunities for biosecurity detector dog handlers

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
The department’s biosecurity detector dog program is recruiting new biosecurity detector dog handlers, with applications open from Thursday 4 August…