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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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19 November 2020
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal shipping agents, and any other operators in the sea…
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ANIMAL QUARANTINE POLICY MEMORANDUM 2000/05
Chief Veterinary Officers, all States and the NT
CSIRO Division of Animal Health…
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6 July 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All Biosecurity Industry Participants and food importers who have premises that departmental officers may attend (for inspections, audits, surveillance or other purposes).
What has changed?
In order to manage the health and safety of our workers,…
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1.1 Introduction
1.2 What is a regional forest agreement?
1.3 Objectives and benefits of a regional forest agreement
1.3.1 Objectives
1.3.2 Benefits
1.4 Developing a…
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Issues of global strategic importance were discussed during the October 2023 Strategic Planning Group (SPG) meeting of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), held at FAO Headquarters in Rome.
Issues of importance to Australia and the South West Pacific region included sustainable…
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The Commonwealth Fisheries Bycatch Policy is currently under review. We are seeking your feedback on the draft review report until 5 December 2024. Visit our Have Your Say page here.The Commonwealth’s Policy on Fisheries Bycatch (Bycatch Policy) provides a framework for managing fishing-related…
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This page includes reports and technical papers related to our biofouling policies.
In-water cleaning
Marine biosecurity
Vessel biofouling is a major pathway for the introduction of marine pests into Australian waters. In-water vessel cleaning and removal of biofouling is useful in minimising…
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As part of the Australian Biosecurity Awards, the Dr Kim Ritman Award for Science and Innovation recognises outstanding ambassadors for science and innovation. This year, Dr Richard Bradhurst, a Senior Research Fellow and Chief Investigator at the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis…
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3-4 August 2022
The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) met virtually on 3-4 August 2022. Collaborative discussions led to a range of good outcomes, including:
Use of the Fish Invasiveness Screening Kit model to assess the environmental risks posed by exotic freshwater fish for live…
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