1701) 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 …

1702) DRAFT DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE BIOSECURITY ACT 2015 RELEASED FOR COMMENT

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

1703) 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.

1704) 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.

1705) 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 …

1706) 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 …

1707) 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. …

1708) Strong support of the IPPC for strengthening NPPO and developing phytosanitary legislation in the Republic of South Sudan

The Republic of South Sudan has an immense potential for sustainable agricultural development, with abundant rainfall, diverse soil and climatic …

1709) Launch of the new IRSS Helpdesk

The IRSS Helpdesk, located in the International Phytosanitary Portal (IPP), has been active since 2011 to support contracting parties’ implementation …

1710) How a USDA worker became an action-adventure comic character

Just how does a humble federal worker in Washington end up as a rugged explorer in a widely syndicated comic …