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17 February 2016PurposeTo advise that the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources will implement a public register of plant exports authorised officers (AOs), and to advise of the requirement for…
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This template has been developed as a guide to assist industry in inspecting vessels to verify cleanliness prior to loading cargo destined for Australia. Below is a suggested format that can be used. The type of information and level of detail will depend on the complexity of construction and…
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5 August 2019Who does this notice affect? Importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported cut flowers and foliage and other perishable agricultural products.What…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is responsible for managing the pest and disease risks associated with goods, containers, aircraft and ships arriving in Australia.
Before you import goods to Australia, it is important that you understand your responsibilities as an…
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11 September 2023
Species: All livestock
Country(s): All
Attention
All
Purpose
To advise stakeholders that the department has updated its exporting a livestock consignment webpage with more guidance and clarification on pre-export documentation requirements.
Key points
Prior to submitting…
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As Australia’s Acting Chief Veterinary Officer, I can confirm that lumpy skin disease (LSD) has never been detected in Australia and we remain free from the disease.
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has finalised an investigation into the health status of Australia’s northern…
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NSFS reference: refer WI_1.07.03
Issue date: Immediate
Date of effect: Immediate
Withdrawal date: 21 January 2023
Contact officer:…
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9 May 2022
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the instructional material for the inspection of empty containers for plant exports has been updated.
Summary of changes and key points
Changes to the Work Instruction: Inspecting empty containers for export include:…
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The formosan subterranean termite is one of the most destructive termite species in the world. It can be found in China, Taiwan, Japan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the USA (including Hawaii).
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The risk to Australia
The formosan subterranean termite forms large…
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International trade agreements may include tariff rate quotas that reduce tariff rate arrangements for certain products at specific volumes. Exporters can get reduced import taxes on eligible goods where a tariff rate quota exists. This can save money for Australian businesses.
Quotas can be…
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