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Date of issue: 9 September 2018Date of effect: ImmediateReference Number: MAA2018-05Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council…
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Date issued - 4 April 2007This Notice is to provide exporters with guidance on meeting the requirements of importing countries and purchasing ISPM 15 compliant wood packaging from AQIS approved…
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[expand all]What’s the difference between the Australian Border Force and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry protects Australia from exotic pests and diseases, while the Australian Border Force intercepts illegal goods, such…
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22 February 2017PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to remind Plant Export Authorised Officers appointed for grain and plant product inspections to refer to the most up-to-date instructional…
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What's new?Safeguarding Arrangement applications will be open between 28 July 2025 and 30 January 2026.The department has introduced several mandatory and important changes for the 2025-26 BMSB (Brown Marmorated Stink Bug) season.Updates include:Revised application formIntroduction of the mandatory…
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The information provided on this page is to assist industry stakeholders prior to the importation of goods during the BMSB risk season.Are my goods subject to the seasonal measures?Check if your goods need to comply with the seasonal measuresWill the goods be shipped between 1 September and 30…
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During the BMSB risk season, BMSB seasonal measures will apply to targeted goods manufactured and shipped from target risk countries, that have been shipped between 1 September and 30 April (inclusive).To minimise any delays, and associated industry costs that may be incurred for onshore treatment…
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What is an AO?An 'AO' is a plant export Authorised Officer.AOs are individuals, trained and assessed by us and are appointed as Australian Government officials (public officials) under the Export Control Act 2020 (the Act). An AO is able to perform a range of export functions on behalf of the…
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COLS cannot process all items for import.You can submit some items to the import assessment team with the item’s description in the subject line. The items are:Australian Defence Force military consignmentspersonal effectsFrom 7th October 2025, Ship or Aircraft Stores and Carnet will be lodged via…
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