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13 November 2019PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the Indian Plant Protection Organisation has consolidated the list of prohibited weed seeds for plant and plant products imported into India.Summary of changes and key pointsThe Indian Plant Protection Organisation has…
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News and alertsSee the latest updates from the Australian Government (australia.gov.au)We have taken steps to maintain export chains while also protecting our staff and clients.We may need to reassess our processes as we receive new information about the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19).You still…
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Offline pre-arrival reporting forms can be used by vessel masters or officers where there is limited or unreliable internet connectivity to meet their pre-arrival reporting obligations as an alternative to direct MARS access.Masters with email but no internet access should download and complete…
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31 January 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock), customs brokers and departmental staff.What has changed?From 31 January 2025, enhanced regulatory measures have been introduced to manage the risk of Xylella fastidiosa (Xylella) in imported…
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The role that the Australian Government is playing in supporting a climate-sustainable beef industry was showcased at Beef2024.The government committed $6 million to support Beef2024 as part of the Support Regional Trade Events program election commitment.Held in Rockhampton from 5-11 May, Beef2024…
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What is an AO?An 'AO' is a plant export Authorised Officer.AOs are individuals, trained and assessed by us and are appointed as Australian Government officials (public officials) under the Export Control Act 2020 (the Act). An AO is able to perform a range of export functions on behalf of the…
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Date of issue: 4 December 2020
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA 2020-07
Attention:
Organic Producers and Exporters, Organic certifying bodies, Industry bodies
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment—Central and Regional offices
Purpose
To inform the organic…
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The Australian Government has announced new export screening requirements for air cargo. They will apply to all destinations from 1 March 2019.
All outbound international air cargo, regardless of its destination, must be examined under the Enhanced Air Cargo Examination (EACE) program before it…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2024DownloadNew vehicle pre-loading biosecurity risk guide (PDF 3.3 MB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Online versionIntroductionNew vehicles pose a biosecurity risk to…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsFrom mid-2025 imported food safety requirements will be incorporated into the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported…
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