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Under the Biosecurity Act 2015, all international vessels and goods become subject to biosecurity control when they enter Australian territorial seas.If your vessel is subject to biosecurity control, you can only enter Australia at ports that are first points of entry (FPOE). This is unless we have…
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31 May 2019PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the Plant Export Management System (PEMS) is now available for use by Authorised Officers (AOs) and industry across Australia.…
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21 November 2016PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to remind exporters that to export prescribed goods, the ‘request for permit’ (RFP) must be authorised prior to sail, and that exporters must present accurate and timely export documentation to avoid delays.Summary of key pointsThe…
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The department may request payment of initial assessment and inspection fees for import declarations upfront, when the full cost of the service can be determined prior to its delivery.Assessment of import declarations will not occur until the upfront payment is received.The department exempts…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regulates the movement of all vessels, goods and passengers from the Torres Strait under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
This includes the monitoring of vessels arriving on mainland Australia from designated biosecurity zones in the Torres Strait,…
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OverviewProhibiting parts of the commodity that may carry pests.Examples include debarking for wood and wood products, removing leaves, twigs, and other plant parts from horticultural products, and requiring plants for planting to be bare-rooted (with associated soil removed) or traded as dormant…
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OverviewExposure to the pest is reduced by manipulating the habitat and making it less suitable for pests.Examples include controlling irrigation and eliminating shade over the commodity during the day to make the habitat less suitable to pests, or restricting artificial lighting that attract pests…
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22 March 2019Who does this notice affect? Industry stakeholders including importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported cut flowers and foliage.What has changed…
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Date of issue: 23 December 2021
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2021-24
Related: MAA2020-15
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) and Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC).
Export honey and other apiculture products…
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This webpage details the requirements for other-risk plant products under Phase 4 of the khapra beetle urgent actions.
As of 28 April 2022, import conditions for a wide range of other-risk plant products exported from all countries have changed. For the full list of import conditions refer to…
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