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International trade agreements may include tariff rate quotas that reduce tariff rate arrangements for certain products at specific volumes. Exporters can get reduced import taxes on eligible goods where a tariff rate quota exists. This can save money for Australian businesses.
Quotas can be…
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Date of issue: 24 October 2025Date of effect: ImmediateRelated MAAs: MAA 2024-09, MAA 2024-08, MAA 2024-10, MAA 2024-12, MAA 2024-13, MAA 2024-15, MAA 2024-16, MAA 2024-18, MAA 2024-20, MAA 2024-22, MAA 2024-25, MAA 2024-26, MAA 2024-29, MAA 2024-30, MAA 2024-32, MAA 2024-35, MAA 2024-40, MAA 2024-…
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Issues of global strategic importance were discussed during the October 2023 Strategic Planning Group (SPG) meeting of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), held at FAO Headquarters in Rome.
Issues of importance to Australia and the South West Pacific region included sustainable…
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15 June 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of mushrooms and truffles for human consumption and for propagation.
Commencement of review
The department has commenced a review of import policy for mushrooms for human consumption and spawn, cultures, and fruiting bodies for propagation.…
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August 2017
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A Biosecurity Advice notice is a notice that informs stakeholders about the Department of Agriculture - Biosecurity's work. Biosecurity Advice notices are sent to registered stakeholders and placed on the website.
Information about…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry administers the Biosecurity Act 2015, Export Control Act 2020, Imported Food Control Act 1992 and various other Acts in order to protect Australia's animal, plant and human health status and to maintain market access for Australian food and…
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12 May 2022
Who does this notice affect?
This notice affects importers, customs brokers, Pathway Operations Cargo – Assessment and Inspection.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) published updated import conditions for the Mushrooms for…
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Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) provides us with advice on which imported foods pose a medium or high risk to public health. When this advice is received, we:determine appropriate measures to manage the risks identified by FSANZconsult with stakeholdersrecommend to our Minister…
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29 October 2012
From 1 February 2013 electronic certification will be mandatory for all export of fish products. To assist you in moving from a manual certification system, information is…
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