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From 1 October 2018, a nil rated Emergency Plant Pest Response (EPPR) component will be introduced to the ginger levy. The overall levy rate will not change. This will provide a sure mechanism for…
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31 August 2018PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to remind industry that when exporting fresh rockmelons and honeydew melons to New Zealand under the dimethoate dipping pathway, the treatment must…
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The department’s Rural R&D for Profit program has delivered a vital tool for protecting our plant industries: a National Diagnostic Protocol (NDP) for Pine-Wood Nematode (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus).The Pine-Wood Nematode is a microscopic worm native to North America. It is a devastating pest…
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Operating across diverse landscapes, from savannahs to coastal regions, Indigenous Rangers in northern Australia play a crucial role in safeguarding both the natural environment and cultural heritage from the damaging impacts of established invasive species.To support this vital work the department…
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Today the independent panel consulting on the phase out of live sheep exports by sea submitted its report to Senator the Hon Murray Watt, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry for the government’s consideration. The report is a culmination of the panel’s consultation we have undertaken…
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Authors: Andrew Duver and Shujia (Charlie) Qin
Aerial view of Outback Cattle mustering featuring herd of livestock cows and bulls in drought and dusty area. Ready for auction and cattle yards.
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Trade agreements play a major role in enabling competitiveness and…
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Background
Northern Australia’s vast, sparsely populated 10,000-kilometre coastline is the frontline for many high-risk animal and plant pests and diseases.
Biosecurity risks can reach Australia through the movement of people and goods by sea and air, through traditional visits between Papua New…
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Biosecurity Matters
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Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human…
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Biosecurity Matters
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Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human…
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Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, August 2021
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Australian Government response to the independent report: Fourth Product Stewardship (Oil) Act 2000 review [PDF - 232 KB]
Introduction
The fourth independent review of the Product Stewardship (Oil) Act 2000 found that…
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