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Analysis – Opportunities for Australian Seafood Exports under the A-UKFTA

The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) entered into force (EIF) on 31 May 2023. A-UKFTA eliminated tariffs on many Australian seafood products at EIF, including finfish and rock lobster (Table 1). Remaining seafood tariffs will be phased out and eliminated completely by 1…
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Australian Government response to the Senate Economics References Committee report: Third party certification of food

August 2017 Download Australian Government response to the Senate Economics References Committee report: Third party certification of food [PDF 57KB] Australian Government response to the Senate Economics References Committee report: Third party certification of food [DOCX 349KB] If you have…
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83-2020 - New first point of entry determination made for Broome International Airport

16 June 2020 Who does this notice affect? Aircraft operators, airlines, importers and brokers. What has changed? A new biosecurity first point of entry (FPOE) determination has been made for Broome International Airport, commencing on 16 June 2020. Broome International Airport is now an FPOE…
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22-2020 - The department is implementing a number of new commodities onto the Compliance Based Intervention Scheme (CBIS)

13 February 2020Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers of:Dried onions from all countriesFresh and chilled Agaricus mushrooms from New ZealandFresh and chilled permitted species of mushrooms and trufflesFresh blueberries from New ZealandFresh immature corn from all countriesWhat has…
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Animal Biosecurity Advice 2019-A08 - Draft review of biosecurity risks associated with importing cooked duck meat from Thailand – extension of comment period

10 September 2019The department has revised the closing date for stakeholders to provide comments on the draft review. We invite you to comment on the draft review by 30 September 2019. The…
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Animal Biosecurity Advice 2019-A03 - High pressure processing of chicken meat: draft report – extension of comment period

4 June 2019 The department has revised the closing date for stakeholders to provide comments on the draft report. We invite you to comment on the draft report by 17 July 2019. The draft report is available on the department website. You can submit comments at Have Your Say. On 17…
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01-2017 – Changes to the Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2016 for honey and bee products that enter, or are unloaded in, Western Australia

​4 January 2017Who does this notice affect? This notice affects customs brokers, agents and importers of honey or bee products, including honeycomb, propolis and royal jelly. What has changed?The…
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2013-46 - Authorised Officer Program Updated Candidate Advices for Authorised Officer (AO) Job Functions: FOP3001 Inspection of Woodchip, FOP3002 Inspection of Logs and FOP3003 Inspection of Processed Forest Products

​​7 November 2013 Purpose To release the updated Candidate Advices for FOP3001 Inspection of Woodchip, FOP3002 Inspection of Logs and FOP3003 Inspection of Processed Forest Products. Background The Candidate Advice provides AO candidates with a study tool to prepare themselves for assessment…
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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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Become a biosecurity officer protecting Australia’s future

Every day our biosecurity team members make a meaningful impact safeguarding our way of life, protecting our agricultural industries, animals, plants and the health and wellbeing of our country.As a biosecurity officer, you’ll contribute to the vital role of preventing harmful pests and diseases…
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