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7 July 2022
Following a marked increase in khapra beetle interceptions, in 2020 Australia introduced emergency measures to prevent its introduction through plant products and sea containers.
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the formal commencement of a pest risk analysis for…
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27 June 2022
Who does this notice affect?
This notice applies to airlines, aircraft operators and their contracted services (third party disinsection treatment providers) on an Approved Arrangement with the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) or Compliance…
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Date of issue: 21 June 2022
Date of effect: 15 June 2022
Reference Number: MAA2022-04
Attention
Industries
Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC)
Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC)
Export establishments
Exporters
Department of Agriculture and Water Environment—…
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12 October 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All clients who submit import permit applications to the department for assessment via the Australian Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).
What has changed?
In recent months, importers may have experienced longer than usual timeframes in the…
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6 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including operators and persons in charge of aircraft and vessels, masters of vessels and airline pilots, and crew.
What has changed?
There has been a significant increase in the number of infringement…
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Date of issue: 03 August 2021
Date of effect: Immediately
Reference number: MAA2021-17
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies, Seafood Export Consultative Committee
Export establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment—Central and…
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23 June 2021
Who does this notice affect?
First point of entry (FPOE) operators, aircraft and vessel operators, shipping agents, airlines, importers, brokers and others.
What has changed?
New FPOE determinations commenced on 16 June 2021, replacing transitional determinations previously in…
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23 April 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All clients who submit import permit applications to the department for assessment via the Australian Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).
What has changed?
In recent months, importers may have experienced longer than usual timeframes in the…
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One of the primary functions of the Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC) is to remain ready to defend Australia’s crops and environment should locust numbers begin to swell. Being prepared involves making sure staff are well trained, the most effective pesticides are on-hand and the latest in…
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13 September 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry of upcoming changes to Manual of Importing Country Requirements (Micor) cases for plant and plant products and potential updates to relevant Request for Permits (RFPs).Summary of changes and key pointsOn Monday, 16…
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