The Albanese Government has announced the latest tranche of measures to further strengthen Australia’s protection from international biosecurity threats.
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt will hold face-to-face talks with his Indonesian counterparts in Jakarta this week, as we support Indonesia’s efforts to contain the spread of food and mouth disease.
An $18 million compensation package has been developed for registered beekeepers affected by the varroa mite outbreak, under an agreement reached by governments and industry.
The Albanese Government is continuing its tough stance on the threat of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) by stepping up biosecurity messages for travellers returning on flights from Indonesia.
The Albanese Government has ramped up tough biosecurity measures at the Australian border, in response to confirmation that foot and mouth disease (FMD) has reached Bali.
New Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt will undertake his first farm visit as Minister today, to hear first-hand from farmers and other industry representatives about the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
