27 March 2024
Who does this notice affect?
Importers, biosecurity industry participants and accredited persons operating under the department’s class 19 approved arrangements, freight forwarders and other industry participants who arrange documentation for imported goods.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is conducting industry focus groups to understand key areas of the Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements policy that require clarification with the aim to improve regulatory outcomes.
Stakeholders who use the policy are invited to attend a focus group session on one of the following dates:
- Monday 8 April at 1:00PM AEST
- Wednesday 10 April at 2:00PM AEST
- Monday 15 April at 10:30AM AEST
Sessions will be held virtually using Microsoft Teams and participants will use an interactive survey tool to share experiences on certain aspects of the policy. The session will be an individual face-to-screen format.
The areas identified through these sessions will be our priority in the short term with a scheduled review of the policy to commence in the 2024/25 financial year.
Register your interest
To secure your place in one of the sessions, visit Eventbrite:
DAFF Min Docs policy - Industry focus groups
Numbers are capped to ensure active participation by attendees. To allow diverse participation we request that you limit attendance to 1 or 2 representatives from your organisation.
Your registration will be confirmed via Eventbrite. The department will send an invitation containing a link to join your nominated session closer to the event.
Unable to attend?
For stakeholders unable to attend one of the focus groups, our interactive tool will be made available to share your experiences. Send an email to Entrymanagement@aff.gov.au and a link will be forwarded to you.
Further information
For further information about the Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements policy or this consultation process email: Entrymanagement@aff.gov.au