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PLANT PESTHessian fliesExotic to AustraliaFeatures: Tiny mosquito-like insects that have caused serious damage to wheat and barley crops in many parts of the worldWhere it's from: Hessian flies are widespread in the USA and Europe. Other countries such as New Zealand, Africa, the Middle East and…
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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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Biosecurity Queensland – African swine fever prevention and preparedness projectBiosecurity Queensland is recognised for initiating the African swine fever (ASF) preparedness and prevention project (PPP) in June 2020, in response to the spread of ASF in Asia and the increasing risk to Australia.…
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Dr Laurence MoundDr Laurence Mound is a taxonomist who has made significant contributions to Australia’s biosecurity and entomology during his career. He is a world-leading authority on the minute insects called thrips (Thysanoptera), many of which are known as crop pests and vectors of plant…
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Western Cape Turtle Threat Abatement AllianceThe Western Cape Turtle Threat Abatement Alliance (WCTTAA) is a partnership of 6 western Cape York Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger groups from Apudthama Land Trust/Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council, Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council, Mapoon,…
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PLANT PESTPanama disease Tropical Race 4Restricted distribution in Northern Territory and Queensland (under quarantine control)Features: Soil-borne fungal disease that causes wilting and death in bananaWhere it's from: South East Asia, Middle East, southern Africa, Australia (Northern Territory and…
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Dr Michelle WilleDr Michelle Wille has made an exceptional contribution to reducing the risks posed to the environment and social amenity by ensuring key stakeholders in government and non-government agencies are aware and prepared for high pathogenicity avian influenza H5N1.High pathogenicity…
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Shayne and Blaise Cini – Karden (Qld) Pty LtdFor Shayne and Blaise Cini of Karden (Qld) Pty Ltd (trading as Edari Bananas), on-farm biosecurity is an insurance policy for themselves and for future generations. Their 220-acre banana farm borders the South Johnstone River, which is south of Innisfail…
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Australia has committed to reach net zero emissions by 2050. This target is ambitious and will require significant action across the economy. Contributing to this aim will help Australian agriculture take advantage of market shifts, as the world transitions toward net zero.We are seeking…
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The Australian Biosecurity Awards recognise significant commitment to our nation’s biosecurity system.These are the past recipients of the awards.2022Dr David Banks Biosecurity Lifetime Achievement AwardDr Darryl HardieDr Kim Ritman Award for Science and InnovationDr Richard BradhurstFarm…
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