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16 June 2022
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the final risk analysis report for the release of the gall-inducing thrips, Acaciothrips ebneri for the biological control of the weed, prickly acacia (Vachellia nilotica subsp. indica).
The final report recommends that…
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18 November 2021
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify stakeholders of updates to the Plant Exports Management System (PEMS).
Summary of changes and key points
Onshore cold treatment (OSCT) supervision and sensor calibrations can now be recorded in PEMS. This functionality…
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8 July 2022
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise stakeholders that on 11 July 2022 we are changing the process for issuing non-GMO certificates for grain and horticulture consignments to Saudi Arabia.
Summary of changes and key points
On 11 July 2022, the Certificate as to…
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We publish a list of documents we have released in response to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests as required by the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act). We publish these documents within 10 business days of release to the FOI applicant.
All information included in this log is available…
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We report on our legal services expenditure for each financial year. We do this to meet our obligations under the Legal Services Directions 2017.2023-24 financial yearTypeFigureTotal External Legal Services Expenditure$7,654,597.00Including disbursements in the amount of$13,535.00Including briefs…
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31 October 2024We have commenced a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh mangosteen fruit for human consumption from Malaysia.We expect to release the draft report for public consultation in mid-2025.The commencement of this risk analysis is in response to a market access request for…
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10 December 2024We have commenced a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh kiwifruit for human consumption from China. We expect to release the draft report for public consultation in late 2025.We are commencing this risk analysis in response to a market access request for fresh…
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Travel between New Zealand and Australia has taken a digital turn on selected flights, thanks to a new digital travel declaration pilot process in October.Eligible passengers can now submit their Australia Travel Declaration (ATD) up to 72 hours before their journey. By providing their declarations…
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A newly published ABARES Insights report has emphasised concerns around non-tariff barriers (NTBs) and their sharp increase in recent years.The report, Non-tariff barriers: a multi-billion dollar burden, sheds light on the costs created for Australian agricultural exporters from non-tariff measures…
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4 June 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice applies to all industry participants involved in managing biosecurity import inspections and treatments, including approved arrangement operators, customs brokers, importers, and freight forwarders.Background informationThe department is underway…
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