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Eid Al-Adha is a high risk period for non-compliance with Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) requirements.
Eid is one of the most important days on the Islamic calendar and is a time where animals are slaughtered and the meat shared with family, friends and those in need. It…
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2 January 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock) from China, customs brokers and departmental staff.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has identified a recent publication which reports the presence of Xylella…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry develops policies to allow for the safe importation of animals, their genetic material and other animal products.These policies are based on biosecurity risk analyses completed by the department. These analyses consider the biosecurity risk…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsFrom mid-2025 imported food safety requirements will be incorporated into the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported…
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The Australian Government’s current approach to drought policy has been informed by its history.States and territories have primary legislative and administrative responsibility for natural resources and agriculture. This includes:land usewater managementdrought response and planning.However, all…
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The following has been prepared to provide general information on approved auditors.
What is an approved auditor and what is their role?
An approved auditor is a person trained and approved by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) under export legislation to…
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4 January 2017Who does this notice affect? This notice affects customs brokers, agents and importers of honey or bee products, including honeycomb, propolis and royal jelly. What has changed?The…
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16 June 2020
Who does this notice affect?
Aircraft operators, airlines, importers and brokers.
What has changed?
A new biosecurity first point of entry (FPOE) determination has been made for Broome International Airport, commencing on 16 June 2020.
Broome International Airport is now an FPOE…
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15 October 2015
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to clients of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) who import/ export goods to and from Australia.
What has changed?
Revised biosecurity and export certification fees and charges…
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7 November 2013
Purpose
To release the updated Candidate Advices for FOP3001 Inspection of Woodchip, FOP3002 Inspection of Logs and FOP3003 Inspection of Processed Forest Products.
Background
The Candidate Advice provides AO candidates with a study tool to prepare themselves for assessment…
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