Fishery status reports provide an independent evaluation of the biological and economic status of fish stocks managed solely or jointly by the Australian Government. This 21st edition of the Fishery status reports covers the biological status of 93 fish stocks across 22 fisheries, including those managed both solely and jointly by the by the Australian...

Agricultural commodity statistics provides a comprehensive compilation of data on the Australian economy and the agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries. Agricultural commodity statistics presents current and historical data. Some historical series extend more than 40 years. To ensure the most relevant package of statistics is provided, the tables are scrutinised each year, with some changes...

This report proposes a Centre for Land Use and Land Resources to conduct an Australian program of work on agricultural land use and food security analysis, linked to international efforts. Summary Internationally, food security and the sustainability of productive land resources have been identified as key issues driving the need for improved information on land...

This report shows that an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in Australia is expected to generate very large adverse economic impacts to both producers and other industries inside and beyond the outbreak area; with financial losses and eradication activities also having social impacts. Abstract Australia is free of the highly contagious foot‐and‐mouth disease (FMD)...

This report provides the latest available information on national land use and land use change in Australia. Summary Land use describes the purposes assigned to land. It refers to the purpose for which the land is committed. It is fundamental to understanding landscapes, agricultural production and the management of natural resources. Land use can include...