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255-2023: Offshore Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Treatment Providers Scheme: treatment provider suspended – National Fumigation (Charleston) (AEI: US4024SB)

30 November 2023

Who does this notice affect?

Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers—associated with importing goods that require BMSB treatment during the BMSB risk season (goods manufactured in or shipped from target risk countries, that have been shipped between 1 September 2023 and 30 April 2024 (inclusive)).

254-2023: Maritime and Aircraft Reporting System (MARS) commercial vessel Pre-Arrival Report (PAR) changes – plant declarations, coastal strip and crew change

30 November 2023

Who does this notice affect?

All vessel owners, operators, masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels, including cruise vessels preparing for arrivals into Australian territory

What has changed?

The MARS Pre-Arrival Report (PAR) and offline form for commercial vessels has been revised. The following changes will come into effect from 1 December 2023:

Putting rabbits to the test

Community members will continue to be able to access free testing services for rabbits and hares, thanks to an Australian Government funded national disease monitoring program.

2023-36: NEXDOC transition for edible honey and apiculture products to Indonesia and Saudi Arabia

28 November 2023

Purpose

This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that export certification for edible honey and apiculture products to Indonesia and Saudi Arabia is transitioning to the Next Export Documentation (NEXDOC) system from Monday 4 December 2023.

Manual certificate applications will no longer be available for these markets from 4 December 2023.

Insight – Australia is a key global exporter of pulses

The US Department of Agriculture's recent report on chickpeas has highlighted Australia as the world’s largest exporter. What else can the data show for Australia’s chickpea trade, and how do Australia’s other pulse crops measure up?