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The administration by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry of the citrus canker outbreak 15 June 2006 © Commonwealth of Australia 2006 ISBN 0 642 71657 9

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Membership of the Committee	(PDF 146KB)
Recommendations	(PDF 84KB)
Chapter One - Introduction and conduct of the inquiry	(PDF 134KB)
Background Terms of reference Conduct of the inquiry The Committee's aim Structure of the report Acknowledgements
Chapter Two - A citrus canker outbreak in Emerald, Queensland	(PDF 187KB)
What is citrus canker? Prevalence of citrus canker Previous Australian outbreaks Plant protection in the Australian federal system Preparedness to manage a citrus canker outbreak The National Management Group (NMG) and the CCEPP The Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed The 2004 outbreak in Emerald Positive cooperation Conclusion
Chapter Three - DAFF's administration of the citrus canker outbreak	(PDF 213KB)
AQIS' role and response to the 2001 allegations of illegal importation The management of the emergency response – quarantine protocols
Chapter Four - Impact of citrus canker on the Australian citrus industry	(PDF 167KB)
The Australian citrus industry
Chapter 5 - Conclusion	(PDF 189KB)
Appendix 1 - List of Submissions	(PDF 90KB)
Appendix 2 - Witnesses who appeared before the Committee at Public Hearings	(PDF 111KB)
Appendix 3 - Note on Florida's citrus eradication program – the 'Florida protocol'	(PDF 121KB)
Appendix 4 - Assistance and Compensation Offered to Emerald Growers	(PDF 125KB)
Appendix 5 - Glossary	(PDF 83KB)

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Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Phone:	+61 2 6277 3511
Fax:	+61 2 6277 5811
Email:	rrat.sen@aph.gov.au