Rabies is under the spotlight and submissions being sought for draft risk review

A draft report into a policy review of the rabies virus risk in imported cats and dogs has today been released for stakeholder comment. Deputy Secretary of Biosecurity and Compliance, Dr Chris Locke said Australia was free from the rabies virus and to protect this status the draft policy review proposes some changes to existing […]

Marine experts welcome global resolution to save whales from plastic peril

The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) has welcomed news that a resolution calling for greater collaboration to save whales from plastic pollution was adopted by consensus at the 68th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in Portoroz, Slovenia last night. Recognising the impact of ocean plastic pollution on whales and other cetaceans, the IWC […]