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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.
27 March 2023
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.
Date of issue: 28 March 2023
Date of effect: Immediately
Reference Number: MAA2023-03
Related Market Access Advice: MAA2021-04 – Countries and products affected by the occurrence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Victoria as at 12 April 2021.
27 March 2023
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries — including importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, vessel masters, biosecurity industry participants and shipping agents.
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) is proposing changes to fees and charges for biosecurity regulatory activity in 2023-24.
The National Biosecurity Forum brings key stakeholders together to:
It is held every two years on behalf of the National Biosecurity Committee.
27 March 2023
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses to export Hass avocados to Japan and Thailand.
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.
Date of issue: 5 April 2023
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: IAN 2023-03
Organic operators and exporters, organic certifying bodies, industry bodies
24 March 2023
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise all users of the Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) of an upgrade to the search functionality.
