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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We are working to provide updated information relating to the reformed Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 and Illegal Logging Prohibition Rules 2024, which come into effect on 3 March 2025. Please check back regularly as we will be providing answers to common questions relating to these changes.…
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Transition assistance package

The Australian Government has committed $139.7 million in transition assistance for individuals, businesses and communities to confidently plan and adapt to laws passed by the Australian Parliament to end live sheep exports by sea from 1 May 2028.The funding will assist the sector to:collaborate on…
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Non-commercial vessel arrival biosecurity reporting - yachts and private superyachts

Receive the latest news Subscribe to the specific ‘Biosecurity Non-Commercial Vessel News’.Subscribe to Import Industry Advice Notices provide updates and notices that are useful to our industry partners such as process changes (such as commercial and non-commercial vessel related changes or…
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Get updates

We regularly publish illegal logging e-updates. These provide updates of key developments with the illegal logging laws, guidance, and information about upcoming events. They are sent out via an e-newsletter.The newsletter contains relevant information for:timber processorsimporterscustoms…
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Methodologies and documents for biosecurity treatments

Treatments applied for biosecurity purposes are part of measures used in managing the risk of introduction of exotic pests and diseases. These treatments are only effective when conducted correctly.It is important that treatment providers in Australia (onshore) and other countries (offshore)…
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Victorian Regional Forest Agreements third five-yearly review

​​​It is a requirement of each Victorian Regional Forest Agreement (RFA) that its performance is reviewed every five years to provide an assessment of progress made, and includes: the extent to which milestones and obligations have been met, including the management of the National Estate the…
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Variation To The Tasmanian Regional Forest Agreement - 19 July 2001

This variation to the Tasmanian RFA was signed on 19 July 2001 by the Commonwealth and Tasmanian Governments. The text of the variation is reproduced below. THIS AGREEMENT is made on the  …
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Questions and Answers

​National Forest Policy Statement1 Who is responsible for the management of Australia's forests? State and Territory governments have primary responsibility for forest management, including public and…
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Commonwealth Environment and Heritage Obligations and Assessments

​​Preface This attachment details Commonwealth environmental and heritage obligations in relation to forests. The procedures and requirements outlined should be read in conjunction with the model…
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University of Queensland Tree Pathology Centre & Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries response to the Draft import risk analysis report for fresh unshu mandarin fruit from Japan

To: Chief Executive Plant Biosecurity Biosecurity Australia GPO Box 858 CANBERRA ACT 2601 From: Tree Pathology Centre The University of Queensland & Department of Primary Industries…
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