National Biosecurity Week (24-30 August 2026) encourages all Australians to take practical action to help protect the country’s food supply, economy, environment, and way of life.
Avian influenza: H5 bird flu has been detected in wild birds in Australia. If you notice multiple sick or dead birds or other animals, do not touch them or get too close. Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
Plant Health Australia (PHA), the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Agriculture Victoria, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, and Animal Health Australia (AHA), have partnered to create the National Biosecurity Training Hub – Australia’s first one-stop shop for biosecurity training. Biosecurity is a national priority to protect our food security, our agriculture industry, […]
Where can you learn how to assess if your ewes are fit to join, how to use drones for mustering cattle and how to break down a lamb carcass, in one day? The MLA Updates Day – that’s where. MLA Updates 2023 offered a jam-packed day of short and sharp 20 – 45 minute sessions, […]
The National Biosecurity Response Team (NBRT) Cadet program is gaining momentum, having recently concluded its latest training workshop in Fremantle, Western Australia, as part of its commitment to ensuring preparedness and readiness in responding to evolving biosecurity threats. The latest in-person biosecurity training workshop is a component of the ongoing Cadet series conducted throughout Australia, […]
It’s hard to believe that the end of the year is almost upon us. I do love this time – Christmas planning begins, well-earned breaks are fast approaching and some projects are wrapping up! Just like our 2022/23 Animal Health Australia (AHA) Annual Report, which is now available for download on our website. This Annual […]
In the realm of biosecurity and emergency management – preparedness and effective response are paramount. Since its successful launch in April 2023, the National Biosecurity Response Team (NBRT) Cadets program has reached across Australia, hosting four distinct workshops in four states and territories. These workshops are meticulously tailored to enhance the biosecurity emergency preparedness and […]
The Bureau of Meteorology (The Bureau) has officially declared that both an El Niño and positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) event are currently underway for Australia. The long-range forecast provided by The Bureau has predicted below median rainfall for much of northern, southern and western Australia, as well as unusually warm temperatures for most of […]
September has been full of activity at Animal Health Australia which has culminated with our second Member Engagement Week of the year in Canberra. It was pleasing to see so many of our member organisations represented and having robust discussions about animal health and biosecurity issues of importance to you. It was also great to […]
We are looking forward to seeing many of you at Member Engagement Week in Canberra which kicks off on Monday 25th of September. Our team has prepared a week of workshops and forums with a focus on farm biosecurity, EADRA, the resourcing of our biosecurity system to ensure the continued success and delivery of strong […]
The NBRT Cadet program joined forces with the Northern Territory government to upskill 24 staff during a recent two-day workshop in Darwin. This collaboration was undertaken as part of the program’s ongoing dedication to enhancing our readiness for potential biosecurity emergencies. The workshop brought together participants from the Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security […]
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