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Charges for import permits

​Products requiring an import permit are subject to charges as outlined on the department's website.Lodgement of an import permit applicationYou can lodge an electronic import permit application through the Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system. An application charge…
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The future of public sector forecasting in Australian agriculture

​​Author: Rohan Nelson ABARES and its predecessors have been providing commodity market forecasts for Australia’s agricultural sector since the 1940s, as part of a wider suite of evidence‑based analysis and advice to policymakers and industry stakeholders. The operational context of ABARES and…
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Bringing or mailing goods to Australia

Certain food, plant material and animal products from overseas could introduce serious pests and diseases into Australia, devastating our valuable agriculture and tourism industries, unique environment and our way of life.Before you bring or mail goods to Australia, check that it's allowed into…
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2021-22: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

Date of issue: 3 December 2021 Date of effect: 1 January 2022 to Until Further Notice Reference Number: MAA2021- 22 Attention Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, Australian Food…
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2021-48: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

Date of issue:  3 December 2021 Date of effect:  1 January 2022 to Until Further Notice Reference Number: MAA2021- 48 Attention Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council,…
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2021-28: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

Date of issue: 3 December 2021 Date of effect: 1 January 2022 to Until Further Notice Reference Number: MAA2021- 28 Attention Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council,…
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Exporting from Australia

​​​​​The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Forestry controls exports of agricultural products. This assures our trading partners that Australian agricultural products meet import requirements.Efficient regulation of exports is the cornerstone of Australia’s reputation as a​n excellent…
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Levies notices

Date publishedTitleEffective dateJune 2025Changes to almonds levy and export charge1 July 2025June 2025Changes to avocados levy and export charge1 July 2025June 2025Changes to honey levy and export charge1 July 2025June 2025Changes to laying chickens levy1 July 2025June 2025Changes to meat chickens…
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113-2017 - Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Risk Season 2017-18 recent detections and alert for importers receiving containerised goods from Italy

​30 November 2017Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to importers, or clients operating facilities that receive containerised goods from Italy during the highest risk period for BMSB,…
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110-2017 - Import Documentation requirements

23 November 2017Who does this notice affect? All clients who submit documentation to the department for import assessment via the Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS) or other departmental approved…
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