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4 March 2021
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the new plant export legislation webpage has been launched in preparation for the commencement of the Export Control Act 2020 (the Act) and Export Control (Plants and Plant Product) Rules 2021 (plant rules) on 28 March 2021…
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Date of issue: 21 March 2025Date of effect: 21 March 2025Expiry: 20 April 2025Reference Number: IAN 2025-01AttentionOrganic operators and exporters, approved certifying bodies, industry bodies.PurposeThe department invites you to provide feedback on proposed changes and…
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Before your goods leave the country of origin, they should be packaged and treated to meet the import requirements set by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.To make sure your goods are cleared with minimal delay, follow these steps:Use a clean containerCheck biosecurity risk…
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Machinery not meeting the acceptable cleanliness standards of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources may not be permitted entry into Australia. It is the importer’s responsibility to…
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From 1 July 2017, tea tree oil that is produced in Australia and sold by a producer, or that is exported, will attract a levy or charge. The tea tree oil levy and charge rate comprises Emergency Plant…
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16 May 2016The Biosecurity Act 2015 commences on 16 June 2016, replacing the Quarantine Act 1908The Australian Government, through the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, is reminding…
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NSFS Ref 30
Date of Effect: 04 October 2012
Date of Expiry: 04 October 2013Arul Thilakan Principal Veterinary Officer Food Exports Branch
Elizabeth Wilcock Director Food…
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The introduction of the seed cotton levy and export charge will ensure that all harvested seed cotton that is intended for export has a levy or charge applied. Commencing 1 April 2017, the seed cotton…
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15 September 2020
Who does this notice affect?
Update: the survey has been extended until 18 September 2020.
All biosecurity treatment providers across Australia, particularly methyl bromide fumigators.
What is changing?
Issue
The fundamental process for achieving an effective biosecurity…
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11 February 2016PurposeTo advise industry that Papua New Guinea has lifted the prohibition of the import of selected fruits and vegetables.Summary of changes and key pointsIn August 2015 the Papua…
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