Analysis – Opportunities for Australian dairy products under the A-UKFTA
The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) entered into force on 31 May 2023
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Biosecurity Advice 2023-P04: Release of the draft report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh passionfruit from Vietnam
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Passionfruit from Vietnam: biosecurity import requirements draft report.
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Analysis – Opportunities for Australian wine exports to the UK
The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) entered into force on 31 May 2023.
2023-38: Plant Export Operations – Accredited Grain Surveyor Assurance Scheme has commenced
3 July 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that amendments to the Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021 (Plant Rules) commenced on 1 July 2023, including the requirement for marine surveyors who perform bulk vessel surveys for grain to be accredited under the Accredited Grain Surveyor Assurance (AGSA) scheme.
144-2023: Changes to the incoming passenger video used by airlines
3/07/2023
Who does this notice affect?
International airlines and aircraft operators, airline representatives, air crews and their contracted service providers operating international arrivals to Australia.
143-2023: Offshore treatment provider list now live
3 July 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, biosecurity industry participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators
142-2023: Continuation of Biosecurity Response Zones (BRZ) at all First Point of Entry ports (including External Territories) in response to current outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Indonesia
30 June 2023
All first point of entry airport corporations, airlines, port operators, vessel agents and crew who interact with international aircraft and vessels arriving from Indonesia.
What has changed?
The outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Indonesia remains active. FMD is a significant biosecurity threat to Australia which could cost $80 billion over several years if there is a widespread outbreak here in Australia.
Changes to the stone fruit levy and charge rate
Notice issued: 30 June 2023
From 1 July 2023, the levy and charge on stone fruit produced in Australia will be amended. Legislative changes will be made by the Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Amendment (Stone Fruit) Regulations 2023 and Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Amendment (Stone Fruit) Regulations 2023.
The total levy and charge rates for stone fruit will remain at 1 cent per kilogram. The amendment to the stone fruit levy and charge will:
2023-19: 2023-24 Non-Prescribed Goods– Export Price Increase
01 July 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify industry that the prices will increase for the non-prescribed goods export arrangement as published in the 2022-23 cost recovery implementation statement (CRIS).