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28 July 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries interested in applying to participate in the department’s Safeguarding Arrangement Scheme — including, Biosecurity Industry Participants, Suppliers, Customs Brokers—associated with importing goods that…
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8 August 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders associated with the biosecurity clearance of sea freight containers imported into Australia that are destined for unpack in a rural location. This includes customs brokers, importers and biosecurity industry participants that operate an…
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Charge rateThe SAC cost recovery charge rate is 36 cents per declaration for the 2024-25 financial year.The SAC cost recovery charge rate is 37 cents per declaration for the 2025-26 financial year.Key information for the SAC cost recovery chargeThe cost recovery charge for biosecurity clearance of…
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2 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of high-risk plant products and other stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal shipping agents…
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13 July 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Clients in the import and shipping industries – including freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers – associated with imported goods and containers.
What has changed?
The Minimum documentary and import declarations requirements policy sets the…
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New supply chain biosecurity arrangements for imported cargo – (Green Lane Program)
In 2021-22 the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry conducted a proof-of-concept trial with various import businesses to test whether their systems and supply chain controls could be leveraged to…
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For sheep and lambs owner export, see sheep and lambs owner export charge. When export charges applyExport charge applies to sheep and lambs exported from Australia.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the sheep and lambs exporter charge.Who collects and paysThe export charge may be paid via a…
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Rapid growth in emerging economies, particularly in Asia, will lift incomes, expectations, and economic capacity. An expanded and empowered middle class will demand higher volumes and quality of food and fibre, including more protein – with rising expectations for…
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This information provides the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) requirements for itinerant vessels with timber components and vessels being imported into Australia. This information is provided to ensure that the risk of introducing an…
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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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