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30 September 2019Who does this notice affect?This notice affects Norfolk Island residents, people travelling to the island, importers of bee products, apiarists and importers of mineral and metal ores,…
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6 September 2019Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including Master Consolidators, vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity…
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4 September 2019Who does this notice affect?Personnel involved with the biosecurity inspection of sea freight containers imported into Australia i.e. stevedores, wharf/terminal operators, Approved…
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31 May 2019 Who does this notice affect?Clients who are operating either a Broker approved arrangement and/or a Non-broker approved arrangement. What has changed?The department is delaying the planned…
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We regulate the export of organic/bio-dynamic goods from Australia. This ensures that goods:
comply with export laws
meet importing country requirements.
You can find out more in an overview of our regulatory system.
Laws and regulations
Regulation assures our trading partners that our…
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Non-prescribed goods are not regulated by Australian export laws. Exporters must meet the requirements of the importing country.
New exporters — read our step-by-step guide to exporting non-prescribed goods.
Types of goods
You need to understand how your product is defined by law, as export…
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Non-prescribed goods have no mandatory export conditions under Australian export laws. To export, you must meet all conditions set by the importing country.Export Assurance ReformWe are undertaking an ambitious project to modernise the regulatory assurance framework for goods currently classed as…
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“Livestock animal welfare – it’s everyone’s responsibility
including farmers, truck drivers, abattoir workers and government officers”
Legislation
In Australia, animal welfare legislation is a state/territory responsibility which means they have the legal jurisdiction to prosecute on animal…
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14 December 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry stakeholders and Authorised Officers of the 2023‑24 end of year closure office arrangements for the department and the non-prescribed goods export program.
Summary of changes and key points
The department’s…
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Applications for approval of new phytosanitary treatments for seeds for sowing should follow the following guidance. Applications can be sent to imports@aff.gov.au, attention Plant T2.
International standards
Applications should aim to address the requirements included in the International…
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