quarantine

• • Involves a period of strict isolation to prevent the introduction and transmission of pathogens. Quatantine period is typically for the period in which pathogen is known to be communicable. This ensures the protection of the community
• • Also, minimises the risk of exotic pests and diseases entering Australia in order to protect our native flora and fauna, agricultural industrives, environment and health
• • animals entering Australia or between states/territories spend time in quarantine stations to ensure they are disease free before they are released
• Indivudals entering australia

  • captains of aircraft and ships are required to notify Australian Quarantine & Inspection Services if any passengers or crew are displaying any symptoms of prohibited diseases  
  • aircraft are also sprayed with insecticides to kill any pests that have entered with the aircraft