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3 May 2021PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications are now open to export strawberries to Thailand for the 2021 season.Summary key pointsStrawberries produced and prepared in Tasmania and Western Australia are eligible to apply for accreditation under the…
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We regulate the export of fish and fish products as food for human consumption from Australia. This ensures that goods:comply with Australia’s export lawsmeet importing country requirements.Laws and regulationsThe department puts export regulations in place to assure our trading partners that…
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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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24 June 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses to export persimmons to Thailand for the 2026 season.Summary of changes and key pointsApplications are now open for farms and packhouses located in…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is responsible for applying fees and charges to industry and the public.Fees and charges are applied for services provided by the department, including:regulatory services, including biosecurity and export certificationrequests for…
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The RFCS has been regularly reviewed, both internally and independently, over the years to ensure the program remained fit for purpose and continued to meet the changing needs of clients.
2019 internal review of the RFCS Program
In 2019, the department undertook an internal review into the 2016…
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Chair and Senators, thank you for the opportunity to make a short opening statement this morning.
I would like to start by acknowledging the many challenges faced by people affected by severe flooding in various parts of Australia. Our thoughts are with the many farming families and regional…
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Xylella fastidiosa is a pest of worldwide significance and has been identified as Australia’s number one National Priority Plant Pest. These plant pests and diseases are not present or established in Australia but pose a major threat to our agricultural and food production industries.In May…
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31 January 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock), customs brokers and departmental staff.What has changed?From 31 January 2025, enhanced regulatory measures have been introduced to manage the risk of Xylella fastidiosa (Xylella) in imported…
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PLANT PEST
Spongy moth infesting a tree trunk. Note the dark yellow egg masses.Karla Salp, Washington State Department of Agriculture, Bugwood.org.
Spongy mothExotic to AustraliaFeatures: Medium sized moths that infest and destroy many kinds of plants; large hairy caterpillars up to 7 cm…
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