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In-water cleaning removes biofouling from submerged surfaces of vessels or other structures. It includes hull grooming, propeller cleaning or polishing and cleaning of niche areas.Release of biofouling and toxicants can spread invasive aquatic species and pathogens. This impacts the aquatic…
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Date of issue: 10 January 2018
Date of effect: 31 January 2018
Attention:
Industries—Australian Egg Corporation Limited
Export registered egg manufacturing establishments
Registered licensed exporters and EDI users of egg and egg products
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources—…
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Learn more about what we’ve heard so far and how to stay involved. Keep checking this page for updates as the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS) is developed. APS principles for partnership and engagementThe Australian Public Service (APS) is expected to meet certain standards for…
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OverviewThe Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) is an initiative of the Australian beef industry to set out the key indicators of its sustainability performance.The ABSF uses evidence-based metrics to empower industry, and demonstrate its values and accountability to customers,…
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Aquatic animal disease incidents do occur within Australia. When a disease incident occurs, Australia’s response arrangements may be activated to minimise their potential impacts on aquaculture, fisheries resources or the environment. Several recent aquatic animal disease incidents of…
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The Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) is a legally binding treaty that was put in place to ensure the long-term sustainability of non-tuna fishery resources in the Southern Indian Ocean.SIOFA promotes the sustainable development of fisheries in the Southern Indian Ocean…
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OverviewComposting: is an alternative to deep burial as a biosecure and environmentally sound method of disposal. Further evaluation of this method is required to ensure it is practical and operational in a large animal disease response.Pyrolysis: Pyrolysis has the potential to be used as another…
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What are ecosystem services?Ecosystems are complex interactions among living and non living components of the environment (e.g., forests, grasslands, marine ecosystems). These interactions mediate processes that achieve major transformations of resources, many rivalling or exceeding what can…
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22 December 2025Who does this notice affect?All vessel owners, operators, masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels, including cruise vessels, preparing for arrival into Australian territory.What has changed?The Maritime and Aircraft Reporting System (MARS) remotely…
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Enhancing Australia’s environmental biosecurity is the responsibility of the Australian Chief Environmental Biosecurity Officer (ACEBO).On this page, learn how the ACEBO is working to improve environmental biosecurity outcomes.Discover why environmental biosecurity is everyone’s…
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