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PLANT PESTKarnal buntExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A fungal disease that causes broken hollow (bunted) grain, powdery masses of dark spores, and a strong fishy odourWhere it's from: India originally, but now also Afghanistan, Brazil, India, Iran, Iraq, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa and…
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PLANT PESTWheat stem sawflyExotic to AustraliaFeatures: two species of exotic wasps that damage wheat and other cereal cropsWhere they’re from: The European wheat stem sawfly occurs in Europe, parts of Asia, Canada and North AmericaThe wheat stem sawfly occurs in in western parts of the United…
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PLANT PESTUg99 wheat stem rustExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A fungal pest causing wheat stem rust that could cause huge losses in grain cropsWhere it's from: Parts of Africa and Middle EastHow it spreads: Importation of infected plants or sporesAt risk: Grain (wheat, barley, oats and rye)Ug99 is the…
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Cats and dogs coming to mainland Australia from Norfolk Island do not require an import permit.
The following step by step guide outlines the requirements for importing the cat or dog.
The information below is a guide to help importers, exporters, veterinarians and pet transport agents prepare…
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Specific health risks are posed by international travellers (passengers and crew) arriving in Australia. These risks could have a devastating effect on the Australian community and economy. Effective human biosecurity practices are essential in protecting Australia from serious communicable…
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On 1 March 2023 we will be implementing revised import conditions for dogs and cats. The guide below reflects the revised import conditions. If your cat or dog will be imported to Australia prior to 1 March 2023 you will need to refer to your health certificate or import permit if applicable for…
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PLANT PESTExotic southern armyworm and established fall armywormSouthern armyworm (Spodoptera eridania) is exotic to…
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PLANT PESTExotic tree nematodesExotic to AustraliaFeatures: Two types of nematodes (microscopic worms) that attack trees.Where they’re from: North, South and Central America, Japan, Korea, China, Malaysia, Taiwan, Paraguay, Portugal and Spain.How they spread: Importation of infested plants, plant…
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PLANT PESTZebra chipExotic to Australia, insect vector under management in WAFeatures: A bacterial disease, spread by the tiny tomato-potato psyllid, that causes stunted or abnormal growth in vegetable crops, including striping in potatoesWhere it's from: North America and Central America, Israel,…
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Australia remains free from the highly contagious strain of H5 avian influenza (bird flu) (specifically clade 2.3.4.4b) that continues to spread overseas.This strain has caused illness and death in poultry, wild birds and mammals overseas. If it reaches Australia, this disease would have…
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