Biosecurity is a multi-layered issue. To aid understanding of biosecurity and how it impacts Australia, the department creates videos and other helpful visual resources for reference.
Here you will find materials developed specifically to aid awareness of current biosecurity issues and topics.
Biosecurity overview
Impacts of biosecurity on Australia.
Australia's biosecurity
Learn more about Australia's biosecurity system, and the challenges we face.
Travellers
Your biosecurity responsibilities.
Pathways – cargo, mail and air
Import conditions, compliance and safeguarding against biosecurity threats.
Cargo pest awareness
If you unload, process or transport imported cargo at or away from our ports, we need you to look for insects, animals, plant matter and soil.
Sending or ordering goods online
Follow our advice when sending or ordering goods to avoid extra costs, loss of goods or delays.
Animal biosecurity
Biosecurity & high-risk animal diseases.
Plant biosecurity
Biosecurity & high-risk plant diseases and pests.
Khapra beetle
Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer, Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith, provides an overview of the Khapra beetle.
Xylella fastidiosa
Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer, Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith, provides an overview of Xylella fastidiosa.
Innovation & biosecurity
How we’re working smarter to mitigate biosecurity risks.
Innovation Pilots Initiative
Watch a video of a pilot project with the Boston Dynamics robotic dog 'spot'.