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Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries dep sec Cindy Broscoe said the proposal came through email from a PwC consultant to DAFF’s IT area.

Chief veterinary officer Dr Mark Schipp and deputy Dr Beth Cookson are visiting Indonesia to discuss animal health and biosecurity cooperation.

Controversy has surrounded the re-burying of the Mungo Man and Mungo Lady on Tuesday, after DAWE was informed the reburial had occurred on May 24 despite the department having been told it would not take place on that day. 

More than $60 million will flow to ‘vital science and research infrastructure’ as part of a budget promise to back jobs and businesses that rely on health Reef tourism.

Biosecurity in the Pacific is on the agenda for Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith, who is meeting with plant health representatives in Fiji.

A new DAWE report identifies ways to up-scale grassroots improvements to soil, water and biodiversity at regional and national levels under Landcare.

Agriculture, Water and the Environment says the pig foetus joins the list of other strange prohibited items people have tried to bring into the country.

The Agriculture, Water and the Environment dept is hosting online dialogues over the next two months to share ideas about how Australia will address food systems challenges.