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Biosecurity Matters
Edition 3, 2024
| | | | | | | | Catch up on all the latest biosecurity news and updates in Edition 3 of Biosecurity Matters.
In this edition, learn how to care for your chicken coop to prevent avian influenza and find out how we're stepping up national avian influenza preparedness.
Read about the Federal Court of Australia handing down the first civil penalties under the Biosecurity Act 2015, Australia's commitment to fighting rabies, and the development of the next generation of biosecurity leaders in the classroom, plus so much more!
| | | Care for your coop to help stop avian influenza | | | | Australians love raising chickens and other pet birds in their backyards. However, allowing wild birds to access your chicken coop places your birds' health at unnecessary risk. | | | Breaking boundaries on World Rabies Day | | | | It was World Rabies Day on 28 September - this year's theme "Breaking rabies boundaries" challenges nations to eliminate barriers that stand in the way of eliminating the disease. | | | Exercise Volare: stepping up national avian influenza preparedness | | | | A major exercise to test Australia's response to a potential outbreak of H5N1 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) has seen experts across the nation join forces in a series of exercises. Photo credit: USDA Wildlife Services | | | Biosecurity in the classroom: new resources for teachers | | | | As we continue to work together to build a stronger national biosecurity system, new teaching resources have been developed to help inspire the next generation of biosecurity champions. | | | Continued support for the National Biosecurity Training Hub | | | | Biosecurity remains a national priority to protect our food security, agricultural industries and the environment. This focus continues to drive the demand for training resources and ensures that necessary skills and knowledge are in place to respond to and manage biosecurity incidents. | | | Spot inspires future generations at Science Week | | | | Spot, our beloved robot dog had a big day out at Parliament House during National Science Week 2024. While Spot was a star attraction, this event was more than just a photo opportunity. | | | Civil penalties awarded under the Biosecurity Act 2015 | | | | Two travellers have received civil penalties totalling $54,000 following multiple attempts to circumvent Australia's biosecurity laws and conceal more than 240 live fish through Melbourne International Airport. | | | Raising biosecurity awareness in Papua New Guinea and Torres Strait islands | | | | In March, stakeholder engagement activities were conducted across several villages in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea (PNG) to raise awareness of Australian biosecurity requirements. Additional visits were conducted between April and May in far north Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands to engage with stakeholders, evaluate risk profiles and further raise awareness of biosecurity risks.
| | | Prepare for the new Methyl bromide fumigation methodology: Effective 1 May 2025 | | | | On 5 August the department published the updated methyl bromide fumigation methodology (version 3.0), set to take effect on 1 May 2025. | | | Trialling innovative mozzie traps | | | | New mosquito traps are being tested at Brisbane International Airport to prevent the spread of serious mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever, chikungunya and Zika virus. | | | CEBRA's new book: Strategies for Australia's biosecurity | | | | Biosecurity: A Systems Perspective is a new book produced by researchers from the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA). The publication is a result of cutting-edge, Australian Government funded research aimed at addressing biosecurity risks. | | | New species of fungus named after plant pathologist | | | | 
| | Senior Plant Pathologist Jenny Morrison has been given a remarkable accolade: a newly discovered species of fungus has been named after her. | | | | Take our short survey and help us improve Biosecurity Matters! | | | | | | |