2981) Emergency measures to reduce the risk of introduction of Xylella fastidiosa through the importation of plants for planting (excluding seed and fruit) of the host of X. fastidiosa

Xylella fastidiosa is a bacterium that can infect a wide range of plants species and the disease could cause serious …

2982) The Report of the 30th Technical Consultation among RPPOs is now online!

The Report of the 30th Technical Consultation among Regional Plant Protection Organizations (RPPOs) is now available at the following link:

2983) The Report of the 2nd Sea Container Task Force meeting is now posted!

The Report of the Second IPPC Sea Containers Task Force (SCTF) Meeting is now available at the following link:

2984) CPM Bureau July meeting report posted

The latest Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) Bureau meeting report is published at this location:

2985) 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 …

2986) DRAFT DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE BIOSECURITY ACT 2015 RELEASED FOR COMMENT

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

2987) 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.

2988) 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.

2989) 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 …

2990) 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. …