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Marine Pest Sectoral Committee Communique-Oct 2012
12 Feb 2013

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17 Sep 2012

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25 Jan 2012

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National System partners

The National System for the Prevention and Management of Marine Pest Incursions is a collaborative effort comprising the Australian Government, the state and Northern Territory governments, marine industries, researchers and conservation groups.

Australian Government agencies

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities 
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
Department of Defence
Department of Defence Science & Technology Organisation
CSIRO
Australian Maritime Safety Authority

State & territory agencies

Victoria:  Department of Sustainability & Environment
Tasmania: Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment
South Australia: Primary Industries and Resources of South Australia
Western Australia: Department of Fisheries
Northern Territory: Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries
Queensland: Biosecurity Queensland
New South Wales: Department of Primary Industries

Marine industry/environment organisations

Australian Shipowners Association
Shipping Australia Limited
Ports Australia
OceanWatch Australia
Minerals Council of Australia
Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association
National Aquaculture Council
National Bulk Commodities Group

 
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