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2021-01 - Business Systems Program – Update to Bulk Vessel Inspection process in PEMS

22 January 2021 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise Authorised Officers with the Bulk Vessel Inspection job function that the process for attaching Take 5 documentation has been amended. Summary of changes and key points In response to industry feedback, the process for…
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2020-64 - Business Systems Program – Identified issue in PEMS for commodities to New Zealand

29 October 2020 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that there is an identified system conflict when preparing commodity inspections for New Zealand in the Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) where multiple endorsements are associated to a commodity line on the RFP. Summary…
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Animal Biosecurity Advice 2019-A10 - Commencement of a review of biosecurity risks associated with importing natural sausage casings

2 December 2019 This biosecurity advice advises stakeholders of the formal commencement of a review of current biosecurity measures for the importation of natural sausage casings for human consumption into Australia. The Department of Agriculture will prepare a draft report, which will be issued…
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147-2018 - Certification requirements for prawns and prawn products exported from Malaysia

17 October 2018Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers of prawns and prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers.What has changed?The …
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14-2017 - Bookings for plants into post-entry quarantine online available 9:00am AEDT Tuesday 21st February 2017

​17 February 2017Who does this notice affect? Plant importers who need to make reservations into government operated post-entry quarantine (PEQ) facilities.What has changed?At 9:00 am on Tuesday 21st…
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Government science showcased at Parliament House

In late February, two of our Chiefs attended the Government Scientists Group Parliamentary Friends of Science Showcase, an event promoting scientific expertise and capability from 24 government departments to parliamentarians and leaders of academic peak bodies.Secretary Adam Fennessy PSM, Chief…
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99-2025: Update to the Sea Container Hygiene System (SCHS) Assessment and Management Policy and how actionable snail detections are managed

1 April 2025​ Who does this notice affect? ​​Stakeholders associated with offshore treatment and importing Country Action List (CAL) goods (break bulk) into Australia that manage Sea Container Hygiene System (SCHS) cargo. This includes customs brokers, importers, shipping lines. ​ …
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117-2025: List of unregistered treatment providers update: Treatment providers unacceptable – Acquarius Fumigation Pte Ltd (AEI: SG0010TP) and Inavab Biotech Pte Ltd (AEI: SG0011TP)

10 April 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.What has changed?Following…
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235-2025: List of unregistered treatment providers update: treatment provider unacceptable – Aqua Liman Hizmetleri Sanayi Ve Ticaret Limited (AEI: TR0019TP)

21 July 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.What has changed?Following…
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Farm lending reaches $131 billion in 2023-24

Aggregate lending to the farm sector rose 6% in 2023-24, according to the latest figures released today by ABARES.ABARES Executive Director Jared Greenville said the rise reflected ongoing capital investment and continued confidence in Australian agriculture.”The aggregate value of outstanding…
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