1901) 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 …

1902) COST RECOVERY DRAFT REGULATIONS UNDER THE BIOSECURITY ACT 2015 RELEASED FOR PUBLIC CONSIDERATION

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

1903) 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.

1904) 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 …

1905) 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 …

1906) 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. …

1907) New recommendations for improving the way IPPC standards are developed

As requested by CPM-6 a Focus Group on Improving the IPPC Standard Setting Process was convened in July 2011 at …

1908) REPORTING PEST PRESENCE: PRELIMINARY SURVEILLANCE REPORTS ON TUTA ABSOLUTA IN ZAMBIA

A preliminary survey was conducted in selected areas of Zambia following reports of Tuta absoluta from farmers. The pest was …

1909) Zambia Entry Points

The Plant Quarantine and Phytosanitary Service (PQPS) of Zambia is head quartered at the Mount Makulu Research Station in Chilanga. …

1910) The 28th IPPC Technical Consultation among Regional Plant Protection Organizations Successfully Held in Morocco

The 28th Technical Consultation (TC) among the Regional Plant Protection Organizations (RPPOs) was held from 14th to 18th November 2016 …