1731) THE BIOSECURITY ACT 2015 HAS COMMENCED

The Biosecurity Act 2015 commences today, replacing the Quarantine Act 1908. The Australian Government, through the Department of Agriculture and …

1732) DRAFT DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE BIOSECURITY ACT 2015 RELEASED FOR COMMENT

Public consultation has commenced on new draft determinations under Australia’s Biosecurity Act 2015.

1733) CONSULTATION EXTENDED FOR APPROVED ARRANGEMENTS, INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF BIOSECURITY, INFRINGEMENT NOTICES AND FIRST POINTS OF ENTRY DRAFT BIOSECURITY REGULATIONS

The public consultation period has been extended for four draft regulations out for consultation under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

1734) Protocol for biological control agents

The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources conducts assessments for release of invertebrate or plant pathogenic biological control agents (which …

1735) National arrangements for plant health

Australia is a federation composed of different states and territories. Under Australia's biosecurity system, the federal government and state and …

1736) National arrangements for plant health

The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment works with its stakeholders to maintain and improve plant health in Australia. …

1737) CALL FOR PHYTOSANITARY TREATMENTS

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting submissions for:

1738) Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV) detected on Alpinia

BBTV has been identified on Alpinia purpurata on Tahiti island in December 2016. Samples of Alpinia, Heliconia and Banana have …

1739) Welcome to the Republic of the Gambia as the 183rd Contracting Party to the IPPC

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to officially announce that the Republic of the Gambia became the 183rd Contracting Party to …

1740) Commission / The Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) / CPM Recommendations

During its regular annual sessions, many matters are put forward to the CPM for decisions or agreement of its members. …