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100-2019 - Changes to import conditions for fresh garlic bulbs for human consumption, to take effect 1 September 2019

25 June 2019Who does this notice affect? This notice applies to importers and customs agents of fresh garlic bulbs imported for human consumption.What has changed?From 1 September 2019, all importers of…
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130-2019 - Reminder to Industry: changes to import conditions for fresh garlic bulbs for human consumption, to take effect 1 September 2019

8 August 2019Who does this notice affect? This notice applies to importers and customs agents of fresh garlic bulbs imported for human consumption.What has changed?From 1 September 2019, all importers of…
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129-2019 - The department is implementing a number of new fresh produce commodities onto the Compliance Based Intervention Scheme (CBIS)

7 August 2019Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers of:Fresh stone fruit and cherries from New ZealandFresh capsicum and peppers from New ZealandFresh oranges from the United StatesFresh immature coconuts (all countries)What has changed?The department is incorporating a number of fresh…
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118-2019 - Addition of New Zealand sanitary certificates to eCert for Imports

26 July 2019Who does this notice affect?Customs brokers and importers who import animal-based products from New Zealand that require sanitary certification.What has changed?Effective 5 August 2019, the…
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113-2019 - Mandatory pre-shipment methyl bromide fumigation for fresh asparagus imported from Mexico and Peru

11 July 2019Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers (and their customs brokers) of fresh asparagus from Mexico and Peru. What has changed?The Department of Agriculture will…
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110-2019 - Name change of operational groups within Biosecurity Operations Division

5 July 2019Who does this notice affect?Peak industry bodies for importers, exporters, approved arrangements and freight forwarders.What has changed?As of 1 July 2019, a number of groups within the…
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175-2019 - Additional inspection requirements for consignments of kiwifruit from Italy

31 October 2019 Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers (and their customs brokers) of fresh kiwifruit from Italy. What has changed? The Department of Agriculture will inspect packaging and cartons containing kiwifruit from Italy between the dates of 14th November…
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287-2024: Arrivals email name change relating to human biosecurity

4 December 2024Who does this notice affect?Industry representatives and members of the public involved in human biosecurity related imports.What has changed?The department has revised the current ‘Arrivals’ contact email address for human biosecurity related matters (arrivals@aff.gov.au). The new…
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346-2025: BICON Case: Temporary Imports – COLS update

16 October 2025Who does this notice affect?Biosecurity Industry Participants (BIPs) who submit Temporary importation lodgements under the Carnet or Customs security pathways.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has made changes to the Biosecurity Import Conditions…
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217-2025: Release of the agreed veterinary health certificate for frozen canine semen exported from the Netherlands and Spain to Australia

7 July 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects all importers who intend to import frozen dog semen into Australia from the Netherlands and Spain, and biosecurity officers who assess documentation to support the importation of these goods.What has changed?The department has finalised…
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