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2023-13: Plant Export Operations – Updated certificate requirements for grain and horticulture consignments to Republic of Korea and Bangladesh

27 March 2023

Purpose

This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise stakeholders that on 3 April 2023 we are changing the process for issuing non-GMO certificates for grain and horticulture consignments to Republic of Korea and Bangladesh.

72-2023: Proposed changes to biosecurity fees and charges – public consultation

27 March 2023

Who does this notice affect?

Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries — including importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, vessel masters, biosecurity industry participants and shipping agents.

What has changed?

Purpose

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) is proposing changes to fees and charges for biosecurity regulatory activity in 2023-24.

AWTG Communiqué January 2023

Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Livestock at Processing Facilities and Establishments

AWTG 01-23 noted an update from Queensland that the 11th and final meeting of the independently facilitated stakeholder group (SAG) was held in December, concluding the SAG’s involvement in this stage of the project. Drafting of the Standards will continue in 2023.