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Importing into AustraliaThe importation of some products is, by law, subject to biosecurity import conditions. Some products are not permitted entry while other products are only allowed into Australia subject to meeting import conditions that mitigate the biosecurity risk. This may include a…
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OverviewThe purpose of the Australian Agriculture Sustainability Framework (AASF) is to communicate the sustainability status and goals of the Australian agricultural sector to markets and to the community.The project will provide the whole-of-Australian agriculture narrative about sustainability…
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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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Fresh cut flowers and foliage have been imported into Australia on a commercial basis for about 50 years. With this trade comes the potential to introduce unwanted pests and diseases into Australia.In 2017, we conducted a review of import conditions for fresh cut flowers and foliage following an…
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News and alertsChanges to Vegetable seed for sowingFrom 1 July 2025 an import permit will be required for Brassicaceous seed requiring treatment and Cucurbitaceous seed requiring testing and/or treatment, that are imported for an end use of sowing. Importers will be able to apply for import permits…
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17 August 2020
Who does this notice affect?
Customs brokers and importers who import goods from New Zealand that require phytosanitary and/or sanitary certification.
What has changed?
Effective 31 August 2020, the department will transition the current eCert exchange with New Zealand’s Ministry…
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10 August 2018
This Biosecurity Advice announces the formal commencement of the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh Chinese jujube fruit (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) from China.
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) expects to release the draft report…
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25 January 2019
Who does this notice affect? Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers—associated with importing goods that require BMSB…
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Date of Issue: 19 April 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise on the process to meet Indonesia’s requirements for all honey establishments exporting to Indonesia to be listed with both the department and the Ministry of Agriculture of Indonesia (MOA).
Summary of changes…
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27 March 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise stakeholders that on 3 April 2023 we are changing the process for issuing non-GMO certificates for grain and horticulture consignments to Republic of Korea and Bangladesh.
Summary of changes and key points
On 3 April 2023,…
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