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From 1 July 2018, the EPPR component of the honey levy and charge will decrease from 2.9 cents per kilogram to 2.7 cents per kilogram. The NRS component will increase…
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Dr Emerson, Minister for Trade and Competitiveness and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Asian Century Policy, and Senator Ludwig, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry,…
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Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers (and their customs brokers) of fresh citrus from the US.Date of effect12 April 2019. NoticeThis notice is an update on Notice 52-2019…
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12 April 2019Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to importers (and their customs brokers) of fresh citrus from the US.Date of effect12 April 2019NoticeDue to a detection of spotted wing…
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Watch our video to learn more about Australia's biosecurity system, and the challenges we face.
Video transcript
Biosecurity protects Australia from pests and diseases that could impact on our industries, environment, plants, animals and communities.
It helps keep pests and…
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16 March 2023
Who does this notice affect?
All importers and customs brokers who currently lodge imported cargo documentation via the COLS interface for assessment.
What is the Enhancement?
The department has developed an IT solution that will allow all third-party cargo logistics software…
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8 May 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders wishing to book and manage requests for import inspections using the Biosecurity Portal.
Who is not affected by this notice?
Clients who require:
Bulk…
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Dr Bertie Hennecke has been appointed as the new Chief Environmental Biosecurity Officer for the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
Deputy Secretary of Biosecurity and Compliance, Chris Locke, welcomed Dr Hennecke’s appointment and said he brings many years of knowledge and…
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5 October 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of mushrooms and truffles for human consumption and spawn, cultures, and fruiting bodies for propagation.
Summary of changes
The department has completed a review of import policy for mushrooms and truffles for human consumption and spawn,…
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A new workshop on 7 October 2022 will present research findings and seek stakeholder feedback on how design of ports and selection of building materials can support marine pest management.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Deputy Secretary of Biosecurity and Compliance Dr Chris…
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