DAFF - Biosecurity Matters Edition 2 2025

Friday, June 6, 2025


Biosecurity Matters
Edition 2, 2025

Australian Biosecurity Awards - nominate now!

Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to protecting Australia from pests and diseases? Nominate them for an Australian Biosecurity Award.

The awards provide national recognition and shine a spotlight on remarkable achievements across the country. They offer a unique opportunity to celebrate excellence in protecting our rich biodiversity, food and fibre production and trade.
 
There are 9 categories that recognise leadership, collaboration, innovation and proactive risk management. Previous winners include primary producers, community groups and people on the frontline managing emergency pest and disease outbreaks.
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Putting a stop to animal trafficking

A major animal trafficking ring has been busted, and wildlife smuggler, Jesse Sayeg sentenced to 9 months prison after pleading guilty to 3 offences related to smuggling live turtles and tortoises into Australia.
 

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Eyes in the sky supports on Country surveillance

Indigenous ranger groups are taking to the skies with drones, thanks to a series of hands-on operator workshops aimed at enhancing their capability to detect and manage ghost nets and marine debris in remote coastal regions.
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Rapid response prevents exotic snail infestation

A swift response by the department's technical response team to reports of a possible exotic snail infestation at the Port of Brisbane has prevented a harmful plant pest from taking hold in Australia.
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