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Message from Andrew Metcalfe AO

The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Andrew Metcalfe AO, has announced his intention to retire from the Australian Public Service on 4 August 2023. Below is his message to his department, distributed on 13 June 2023.   Colleagues It is with mixed emotions…
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Khapra beetle in imported goods

Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) is exotic and considered the 2nd most threatening plant pest for Australia.While there is no immediate threat to human health or pets, if khapra beetle were to establish in Australia, it would pose a serious threat to many of our agricultural industries.…
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84-2017 - Addition of Denmark to list of countries able to meet Australia’s enhanced import conditions for uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn products

7 September 2017Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers of (certain/specific) uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and…
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70-2017 – Brunei Darussalam confirm they can meet Australia’s enhanced import conditions for uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn products

​25 July 2017 Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers of uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers. What has…
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07-2018 - Addition of the United States of America to list of countries able to meet Australia’s enhanced import conditions for uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn products

29 January 2018Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to importers of uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers.What has changed?As…
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79-2020 - Conclusion of the 2019-2020 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) Risk Season

02 June 2020 Who does this notice affect? Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including Master Consolidators, vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers and principle agents— associated with shipping or…
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16-2021: Continued reduction in cleaned and pre-inspected used vehicles to Australia from the Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Centre (JEVIC)

29 January 2021 Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to Approved Arrangements, terminal operators, importers, and brokers for imports of all goods. Background The department has been advised by Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Centre (JEVIC) that cleaning and pre-inspection…
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75-2020 - Reminder: Upcoming changes to import conditions for cucurbitaceous crop seeds for sowing (Phase 1)

26 May 2020 Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers (and their customs brokers) of the following cucurbitaceous seed for sowing (including synonyms) from all countries: Citrullus lanatus (watermelon) Cucumis melo (cantaloupe) Cucumis sativus (cucumber) Cucurbita…
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122-2017 - Addition of Argentina to list of countries able to meet Australia’s enhanced import conditions for uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn products

19 December 2017Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to importers of uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers.What has changed?…
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289-2024: Changes to presentation and treatment requirements for oversize tyre inspections

6 December 2024​Who does this notice affect?​​These changes will affect external stakeholders that deal with the presentation and treatment of oversize tyres at first point of entry and class 1.1 approved arrangement premises.What has changed?​​On 1 February 2025, the following new requirements for…
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