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The information provided in the documents attached is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The Commonwealth endeavours to keep information current and accurate, however, it may be subject to change without…
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Australia’s illegal logging law reformsAs of 3 March 2025, Australia’s illegal logging laws have changed. Importantly, this includes changes to due diligence requirements for importers and processors of regulated timber and timber products.The Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 has been updated…
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Date of effect: 28 August 2023
Attention
Importers of food products, customs brokers and freight forwarders intending to book and manage requests for imported food inspections using the Biosecurity Portal.
Purpose
The department continues to improve its Biosecurity Portal support materials to…
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Date of issue: 13 November 2024Date of effect: ImmediateRelated MAAs: MAA2023-39, MAA2023-04, MAA2022-17, MAA2022-04AttentionIndustry bodies – Dairy Australia, Infant Nutrition Council, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery CouncilDairy Export…
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8 August 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise of the additional registration requirements in line with the GACC’s (General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China) updated phytosanitary requirements for exporting logs to China.
Summary and key points…
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We are working to keep our agriculture industries strong and safeguard our environment and heritage during the COVID-19 outbreak.
We know the importance of our agriculture sectors. Feeding our nation is an essential service. We want to ensure high-quality produce can reach domestic and overseas…
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15 November 2016 The Invasive Plants and Animals Committee (IPAC) met on 15 November 2016. Key issues discussed by the committee are summarised below.MERI Framework for the Agricultural…
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The second Victorian RFA Annual Meeting of Officials took place on 28 March 2022. The meeting was attended by officials from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment; the Victorian Government Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP); and the…
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98-2022: New Maritime Arrivals Reporting System (MARS) Pre-Arrival Report (PAR) including biofouling
14 June 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All vessel owners, operators, masters, and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed?
New biofouling management requirements for vessel arrivals begin 15 June…
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Established pest animals and weeds are a significant threat to Australia’s economy, environment and industries.
To manage established pest animals and weeds, the Australian Government is investing $30.3 million through the Established Pest Animal and…
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