2023-02: Updated Policy Documents
Date of issue: 3 April 2023
Date of effect: 10 February 2023
Reference Number: IAN 2023-02
Attention
Organic operators and exporters, organic certifying bodies, industry bodies
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List of approved countries for importing live animals for laboratory use only
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2023-05: Amendments to the Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021 – Northern Hemisphere summer conditions
17 March 2023
Species: Sheep
Countries: Middle East
Attention
- All
Purpose
To advise all stakeholders that today, amendments were made to the Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021 (the rules). These amendments are based on recommendations from the Review of live sheep exports to, or through, the Middle East during the Northern Hemisphere summer (the review) which was finalised in September 2022.
Animal Biosecurity Advice 2023-A04: Review of the biosecurity risks associated with importing dairy products for human consumption – extension of comment period
31 March 2023
The 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 14 April 2023.
The draft report is available for review and comment on our Have Your Say website haveyoursay.agriculture.gov.au.
Interruption to production
Publication details
Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, March 2023.
This document describes the process that the department implements to address situations where there are critical interruptions to production. The department will work with export registered meat establishments to:
75-2023: Have your say on how we manage offshore treatment providers
31 March 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Offshore biosecurity treatment providers, and associated industry members, operating under one of the department’s government to industry offshore treatment assurance schemes.
What has changed?
We are seeking feedback on how we manage offshore treatment providers and our offshore treatment assurance schemes.
74-2023: New Human Health Update process in Maritime and Aircraft Reporting System (MARS) for cruise vessels
30/03/2023
Who does this notice affect?
All vessel owners, operators, masters, and shipping agents who represent international cruise vessels in preparing for arrival in Australian territory and reporting changes to onboard human health status.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry performs human health functions on behalf of the Department of Health and Aged Care (Health) at Australia’s international air and seaports. Health has revised its human health reporting obligations which requires a MARS change.
73-2023: Document assessment outside business hours
28 March 2023
Who does this notice affect?
All importers and customs brokers who currently lodge imported cargo documentation.
Australian Agricultural Traceability Governance Group
The Australian Agricultural Traceability Governance Group (AATGG) is part of the governance framework for the Australian Agricultural Traceability Alliance. The former Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Senator the Hon.