Investing in our people for Top End biosecurity includes $1.2 million grant
The next round of the Indigenous Biosecurity Traineeship begins today, building biosecurity capacity for North Queensland, Cape York and the Torres Strait and offering opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to be employed in biosecurity related roles. Up to 5 trainees demonstrated the skills and personal commitment to protect our biosecurity, have now […]
Research evaluates impact of COVID-19 travel bans
Australian scientists have modelled a way to determine how many cases of COVID-19 could be travelling on any international flight, based on data from the first six months of the pandemic, which could help Australian authorities make decisions about incoming international travel. Developed by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and Queensland University of Technology, the […]
Australian Agriculture visa is becoming bigger than a US green card
The Nationals have claimed a vital rural work force to help secure the future of rural and regional Australia, by establishment of the Australian Agriculture visa to build on the highly successful existing Pacific schemes. The Agricultural Worker Visa will provide a long-term, reliable workforce for our critical industries while solving one of regional Australia’s […]