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20 August 2018
Who does this notice affect?
All importers and customs brokers who lodge imported cargo to the department for biosecurity assessment.
What has changed?
Import industry advice notice 71-2018 issued on 10 July introduced the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Highly…
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Australia is one of the few countries to remain free from the world’s most severe pests and diseases. Our agriculture and export industries benefit from our favourable biosecurity status.
There are many kinds of pests (such as thrips, mites and aphids) that can arrive on imported cut flowers…
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24/01/2023
Who does this notice affect?
Digital users of the Biosecurity Portal.
What has changed?
The department has developed the Biosecurity Portal to be an easy online method for booking and managing import inspections. Through the Portal, clients also have access to Agriculture Import…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has fined 14 furniture importers over $186,000 last week because they didn’t act to minimise the risk of importing illegally harvested timber.
Head of Compliance and Enforcement at the department, Peter Timson said Australia has strict…
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Publication detailsThis list is referenced in section 26(13) of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021, section 17(13) of the Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods – Christmas Island) Determination 2016, section 18(13) of the Biosecurity (…
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Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems
The Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems (CCFICS) is chaired and hosted by Australia. This committee develops principles and guidelines related to food import and export…
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Date of Issue: 24 November 2016
Date of Effect: Immediately
Attention:
Industries - Seafood
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Central and…
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Date of Issue: 24 November 2016
Date of Effect: Immediate
Attention:
Industry - Peak industry bodies - ACMF, ARA, PFIAA, AOA, EFA, ADMA, AECL
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Central and regional offices, ATMs and FOMs, OPVs and meat inspection staff…
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3 November 2017
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers of natural casings, as well as associated industry participants and retailers.
What has changed?
The department is currently undertaking an Import Conditions Review (ICR) to contribute to the delivery…
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3 August 2017Who does this notice affect?Importers, customs agents and brokers involved in the import of consignments of mined and chemical fertiliser into Australia.What has changed?Importers are being…
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