MN23-09: Protected Industrial Action by CPSU Meat Inspectors and On Plant Veterinarians - Meat Processing Plants and Establishments
Australian Government response to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee report: Adequacy of Australia's biosecurity measures and response preparedness, in particular with respect to foot-and-mouth disease and varroa mite
We have completed The Investigation into the origins of the Varroa mite incursion in Williamtown area report. This report finalises the investigation outcome under recommendation 1.
September 2023
230-2023: Removal of permit requirements for fresh dragonfruit from Vietnam and fresh grapefruit from Egypt
31 October 2023
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is for importers of fresh dragonfruit from Vietnam and fresh grapefruit from Egypt for human consumption. Approved arrangements, freight forwarders, brokers, and Pathway Operations Cargo – Assessment and Inspection.
What has changed?
On 20 November 2023, the requirement for an import permit for fresh dragonfruit fruit grown in Vietnam and fresh grapefruit grown in Egypt, for human consumption will be removed.
229-2023: Addition of pathways for animal-based goods onto the Compliance-Based Intervention Scheme (CBIS)
31 October 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Importers, brokers, and biosecurity industry participants who import:
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD)
We recognise the value that colleagues from a CaLD background add to our work through their skills, experiences, and perspectives. A culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) workplace includes staff who:
228-2023: Feedback on Self-Assessed Clearances (SAC) Cost Recovery
30 October 2023
Who does this notice affect?
All customs brokers, importers, self-reporting importers, freight forwarders of goods AUD$1,000 or less in value.
What has changed?
As part of the government’s election commitment to sustainably fund the Commonwealth biosecurity system, announced in the 2023-24 Federal Budget, it was agreed that current industry biosecurity cost recovery arrangements would be extended to low value goods imported into Australian territory. The costs are currently being met by general taxpayers.
Report 235: MV Maysora - Cattle and sheep exported to Israel and Jordan in April 2023
Cattle and sheep exported to Israel and Jordan in April 2023
November 2023
2023-31: National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) Commencement
27 October 2023
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is applicable to any individual or entity that performs work for, or on behalf of, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. This includes contractors, consultants, third-party providers, Export Industry Participants and Approved Arrangements.
What has changed?
Commencement of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)
2023-09: Vietnam: Fish: New market access for live Eastern rock lobster to Vietnam
Date of issue: 24 October 2023
Date of effect: Immediately
Reference Number: MAA2023-09
Related MAAs: N/A
Biosecurity Advice 2023-P09: Commencement of a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh guava fruit from Taiwan
25 October 2023
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the formal commencement of a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh guava fruit for human consumption from Taiwan.
We expect to release the draft report for public consultation in the second half of 2024.