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Biosecurity review supports hippo populations in Australia’s welfare accredited zoos

Common and pygmy hippopotamuses and their semen can now be imported to Australian zoos after a 40-year hiatus, in a major boost for genetic diversity and the public’s viewing pleasure.Zoos accredited under the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA) will soon be able to apply for an import permit to…
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Biosecurity Advice 2022-P03 - Final risk analysis report for the release of Stomphastis thraustica for the biological control of Jatropha gossypiifolia

21 April 2022 Download Biosecurity Advice 2022-P03 – Final risk analysis report for the release of Stomphastis thraustica (PDF 177 KB) If you have difficulty accessing this file, visit web accessibility for assistance. This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the final…
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Final risk analysis report for the release of the parasitoid wasp Mastrus ridens for the biological control of codling moth (Cydia pomonella)

​​​​​​​​19 June 2013This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders that a policy recommendation has been made to allow release of the parasitoid wasp Mastrus ridens for the biological control of…
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Importing biological products

​​​​The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Biological Imports Program administers Australian biosecurity conditions for the importation of biological products. These include animal or microbial derived products such as foods, therapeutics, laboratory materials, and vaccines.…
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Biosecurity Advice 2021-P13 - Draft risk analysis report for the release of Stomphastis sp. nov. for the biological control of Jatropha gossypiifolia

19 November 2021 Download Document Pages File size Biosecurity Advice 2021-P13 - Draft risk analysis report for the release of Stomphastis sp. nov. for the biological control of Jatropha gossypiifolia PDF 2 182 MB If you have difficulty accessing these…
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National Biosecurity Committee Meeting 21 and Strategic Workshop 7

The National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) met from 20 - 21 April 2016 and considered the following issues: Review of the Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity The committee noted the progress of the…
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Celebrating the diversity of our vets on World Veterinary Day

The department is the largest public sector employer of veterinarians in Australia. Saturday 29 April is World Veterinary Day and celebrates the work performed by veterinarians around the world. This year’s theme is promoting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the veterinary profession. To…
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Australia's State of the Forests Report 2018 - Executive summary

The complete Executive summary from Australia's State of the Forests Report 2018 is available as an accessible PDF​ [8.3 MB], with the data available at Executive summary – Data.Australia’s State of the Forests Report 2018 is the fifth in a series of national five-yearly reports on Australia’s…
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Plant Biosecurity Advice 2020-P12 - Draft risk analysis report for the release of Hydrotimetes natans for the biological control of Cabomba caroliniana

12 November 2020 Download Document Pages File size Plant Biosecurity Advice 2020-P12 - Draft risk analysis report for the release of Hydrotimetes natans for the biological control of Cabomba caroliniana PDF 2 206 KB ​If you have difficulty accessing these…
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