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The African swine fever virus that is found in warthogs and bush pigs in sub-Saharan Africa and has a high mortality rate in domesticated, farmed pigs.

Morrison government stalling $325 million biosecurity levy

20 October, 2019

The Australian government is stalling on passing a new biosecurity levy that would help keep out major threats like the African swine fever virus.

Cairns Bonantza eco-hunt is on

11 October, 2019

We’ve teamed up with QuestaGame to launch a month-long ‘BonANTza’ eco-hunt in the Cairns region with great prizes to be won.

Australia draws up hit list of overseas environmental pests and diseases

2 October, 2019

The Australian government has drawn up a hit list of overseas environmental invaders we need to keep out of the country.

Our first biosecurity symposium a smashing success

1 October, 2019

Delegates from Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada and Mexico made first ever biosecurity symposium a smashing success.

Can we turn the global plastics catastrophe into an environmental win?

26 August, 2019

Could Australia’s recycling crisis be solved by replacing wooden pallets with plastic pallets? At the same time reducing the risk of dangerous new insects sneaking past biosecurity borders hidden in wooden pallets?

Imported roses and their many petals provide great hiding spots for invasive pests.

The ugly side of flowers

8 July, 2019

Just before Mother’s Day every year millions of flowers from across the world flood in to Australia. It is one of the most dangerous days on our calendar.

New biosecurity collective ready for action

21 June, 2019

With the number of pest and disease threats that could enter our country rapidly growing, last week biosecurity champions from across Australia and overseas came together to form Australia’s first biosecurity collective.

Risks and Pathways Project: Preliminary results and biosecurity implications

17 June, 2019

June 2019
Our Risks and Pathways Project set out to identify insect species from other countries that, if they ever reach Australia, have the potential to cause great harm to our natural environment.

Invasive species: Where the parties stand at the 2019 Australian election

13 May, 2019

Invasive species are one of the biggest drivers of environmental loss in Australia, and threaten our native animals and plants more than any other single factor.

The harlequin ladybird is widely considered to be one of the world’s most invasive insects. Photo: Charles J Sharp - Sharp Photography | CC BY-SA 4.0

England’s killer ladybird a warning for Australia

24 April, 2019

Is Australia ready to fend off insect armageddon?

Submission to the Biosecurity Levy Steering Committee discussion paper

24 April, 2019

Submitted: April 2019
A submission that responds to questions raised in the discussion paper and argues that the biosecurity levy charged on shipping imports proposed in the 2018 federal budget should proceed.

Federal budget not quite the ant’s pants, but it’s close

3 April, 2019

The 2019 federal budget was a ripper for tackling some of Australia’s most destructive invading ants but has missed a major long-term investment opportunity.

Federal budget not quite the ant's pants, but it's close

3 April, 2019

The 2019 federal budget was a ripper for tackling some of Australia’s most destructive invading ants but has missed a major long-term investment opportunity.

Costa Georgiadis to lay groundwork for biosecurity conversation

22 February, 2019

The long-time host of ABC’s Gardening Australia, Costa Georgiadis, will be the official MC of the inaugural 2019 Australian Biosecurity Symposium.

Queensland floods will hit farmers with new wave of weed and pest invasions

19 February, 2019

Queensland farmers reeling from droughts and floods will soon face a third threat as weeds and pests ride the floodwaters into new agricultural areas.

Morrison government stalling $325 million biosecurity levy

20 October, 2019

The Australian government is stalling on passing a new biosecurity levy that would help keep out major threats like the African swine fever virus.

Cairns Bonantza eco-hunt is on

11 October, 2019

We’ve teamed up with QuestaGame to launch a month-long ‘BonANTza’ eco-hunt in the Cairns region with great prizes to be won.

Australia draws up hit list of overseas environmental pests and diseases

2 October, 2019

The Australian government has drawn up a hit list of overseas environmental invaders we need to keep out of the country.

Our first biosecurity symposium a smashing success

1 October, 2019

Delegates from Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada and Mexico made first ever biosecurity symposium a smashing success.

Can we turn the global plastics catastrophe into an environmental win?

26 August, 2019

The ugly side of flowers

8 July, 2019

Just before Mother’s Day every year millions of flowers from across the world flood in to Australia. It is one of the most dangerous days on our calendar.

New biosecurity collective ready for action

21 June, 2019

Risks and Pathways Project: Preliminary results and biosecurity implications

17 June, 2019

Invasive species: Where the parties stand at the 2019 Australian election

13 May, 2019

Invasive species are one of the biggest drivers of environmental loss in Australia, and threaten our native animals and plants more than any other single factor.

England’s killer ladybird a warning for Australia

24 April, 2019

Is Australia ready to fend off insect armageddon?

Submission to the Biosecurity Levy Steering Committee discussion paper

24 April, 2019

Federal budget not quite the ant’s pants, but it’s close

3 April, 2019

The 2019 federal budget was a ripper for tackling some of Australia’s most destructive invading ants but has missed a major long-term investment opportunity.

Federal budget not quite the ant's pants, but it's close

3 April, 2019

The 2019 federal budget was a ripper for tackling some of Australia’s most destructive invading ants but has missed a major long-term investment opportunity.

Costa Georgiadis to lay groundwork for biosecurity conversation

22 February, 2019

The long-time host of ABC’s Gardening Australia, Costa Georgiadis, will be the official MC of the inaugural 2019 Australian Biosecurity Symposium.

Queensland floods will hit farmers with new wave of weed and pest invasions

19 February, 2019

Queensland farmers reeling from droughts and floods will soon face a third threat as weeds and pests ride the floodwaters into new agricultural areas.

Morrison government stalling $325 million biosecurity levy

20 October, 2019

The Australian government is stalling on passing a new biosecurity levy that would help keep out major threats like the African swine fever virus.

Cairns Bonantza eco-hunt is on

11 October, 2019

We’ve teamed up with QuestaGame to launch a month-long ‘BonANTza’ eco-hunt in the Cairns region with great prizes to be won.

Australia draws up hit list of overseas environmental pests and diseases

2 October, 2019

The Australian government has drawn up a hit list of overseas environmental invaders we need to keep out of the country.

Our first biosecurity symposium a smashing success

1 October, 2019

Delegates from Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada and Mexico made first ever biosecurity symposium a smashing success.

Can we turn the global plastics catastrophe into an environmental win?

26 August, 2019

The ugly side of flowers

8 July, 2019

Just before Mother’s Day every year millions of flowers from across the world flood in to Australia. It is one of the most dangerous days on our calendar.

New biosecurity collective ready for action

21 June, 2019

Risks and Pathways Project: Preliminary results and biosecurity implications

17 June, 2019

Invasive species: Where the parties stand at the 2019 Australian election

13 May, 2019

Invasive species are one of the biggest drivers of environmental loss in Australia, and threaten our native animals and plants more than any other single factor.

England’s killer ladybird a warning for Australia

24 April, 2019

Is Australia ready to fend off insect armageddon?

Submission to the Biosecurity Levy Steering Committee discussion paper

24 April, 2019

Federal budget not quite the ant’s pants, but it’s close

3 April, 2019

The 2019 federal budget was a ripper for tackling some of Australia’s most destructive invading ants but has missed a major long-term investment opportunity.

Federal budget not quite the ant's pants, but it's close

3 April, 2019

The 2019 federal budget was a ripper for tackling some of Australia’s most destructive invading ants but has missed a major long-term investment opportunity.

Costa Georgiadis to lay groundwork for biosecurity conversation

22 February, 2019

The long-time host of ABC’s Gardening Australia, Costa Georgiadis, will be the official MC of the inaugural 2019 Australian Biosecurity Symposium.

Queensland floods will hit farmers with new wave of weed and pest invasions

19 February, 2019

Queensland farmers reeling from droughts and floods will soon face a third threat as weeds and pests ride the floodwaters into new agricultural areas.

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