A SPANISH man has been refused entry into Australia and fined $3300 for bringing in undeclared pork and cheese products…Read More
Sheep Central, January 16, 2023
INCREASED funding for biosecurity via the introduction of a levy on imports has been identified as a key priority for the Australian Government, following a six month-long Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee inquiry…Read More
James Nason, December 13, 2022
BIOSECURITY threat fines have been increased to potentially more than $260,000 for civil offenses, in amendments passed by the Albanese Government this week…Read More
Sheep Central, November 30, 2022
FOOT and Mouth Disease viral fragments in a processed pork floss product recalled from Melbourne supermarket shelves last month were never tested to confirm their viability, despite statements by government..Read More
Terry Sim, August 12, 2022
VICTORIA will establish mobile emergency animal disease incident command centres and a portable testing laboratory to quicken first responses to local detections…Read More
Sheep Central, August 11, 2022
LIVESTOCK producer suspicions that Australia’s government and its collaborators are adjusting messaging on exotic disease incursion risk and preparedness for trade purposes were confirmed at a Senate hearing today…Read More
Terry Sim, August 10, 2022
AUSTRALIAN livestock leaders were treated to an inspection of biosecurity measures at Sydney’s International Airport to boost confidence in the government’s border biosecurity measures…Read More
Sheep Central, August 10, 2022
THE National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the release of the National Biosecurity Strategy, but reiterated a call for sustainable funding. NFF president Fiona Simson said the strategy was a critical..Read More
Terry Sim, August 10, 2022
MINISTER for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt yesterday used an address at the National Press Club to launch Australia’s first National Biosecurity Strategy, which outlines key actions for all Australians to ensure a stronger biosecurity system…Read More
Terry Sim, August 10, 2022
AUSTRALIA’S sheep, cattle and goat producers have been advised to get their stock independently valued to ensure compensation is paid in the event of a Foot and Mouth Disease or other emergency animal disease incursion…Read More
Terry Sim, August 8, 2022
VICTORIAN farmers have welcomed new legislation introducing on-the-spot-fines for farm trespassers, but amendments to increase penalties were defeated by Labor Government, the Greens and independent MPs…Read More
Sheep Central, March 23, 2022
WESTERN Australian agricultural producers and industry stakeholders interested in boosting biosecurity awareness are encouraged to nominate to join state funding management committees…Read More
Sheep Central, November 10, 2021
