1 June 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and export biosecurity treatment industry, customs brokers, related biosecurity industry participants particularly methyl bromide and sulfuryl fluoride fumigators.
Information round table sessions.
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is running two round table sessions on 8 and 9 June 2021. Through these sessions we aim to engage industry in a collaborative information exchange across a range of biosecurity treatment related topics. We will share details on proposed changes to approved arrangements 12.1 and 12.2 class conditions. There will also be a discussion of the Plant Exports Congestion Busting Program. Please note that each session will cover different topics.
The round table sessions are:
Session 1 - Australian fumigation regulation and Approved Arrangements: 14:30 – 16:00 (AEST), Tuesday 8 June 2021.
- Australian fumigation regulation – survey results
- Approved arrangement conditions review – 12.1 and 12.2
- Industry feedback
Session 2 - Congestion busting, alternative treatments, methyl bromide use and engaging with new technology: 14:30 – 16:00 (AEST), Wednesday 9 June 2021.
- Engaging with new technology
- Plant Exports Congestion Busting Program
- Alternative treatments
- Methyl bromide use by volume and commodity
- Industry feedback
These sessions will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to ask questions, seek technical advice and provide feedback to the department.
Register below to attend:
If you wish to attend one or more of the sessions but do not find these times suitable, please email afas@awe.gov.au to register your interest in future sessions.
Please indicate which session you are interested in and we will use this information when planning any future events.
Further information
For more information, please contact the department at afas@awe.gov.au