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The Australian Government made a commitment to strengthen animal welfare and increase accountability and transparency for animal welfare in livestock exports.
The Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports’ role was expanded to include animal welfare-related objectives and functions. This forms the Inspector-General of Animal Welfare and Live Animal Exports (IGAWLAE).
Date of issue: 31 January 2023
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2023-03
Date of issue: 31 January 2023
Date of effect: 1 February 2023
Reference Number: MAA2023-03
Related: MAA 2022-20
30 January, 2023
Biosecurity industry participants and accredited persons operating under the department’s approved arrangement class 19.1 non commodity for containerised cargo clearance (NCCC) and approved arrangement class 19.2 automatic entry processing for commodities (AEPCOMM).
Effective 30 January 2023, the $18 approved arrangement fee will no longer be applied to entries referred for AEP verification. These entries will only be subject to the standard document assessment fee ($30 fee per 15 mins).
25 January 2023
This notice is of interest to importers and customs brokers of used vehicles that have been cleaned by an offshore cleaning and pre-inspection provider recognised by the department.
The Recognised Offshore Cleaning and Pre-inspection Provider (ROCIP) Scheme allows used vehicles to be cleaned and pre-inspected by approved offshore cleaning and pre-inspection providers.
The protocol on biosecurity data and information sharing (the Protocol) supports a core commitment of the IGAB to share biosecurity information, data, intelligence and other knowledge necessary for the efficient functioning of the national biosecurity system.
The intent of the Protocol is to encourage a culture of sharing data and information except where there are legal or other significant impediments. Parties are responsible for ensuring that it is lawful to share data and information according to the laws that apply in their jurisdiction.
The Protocol:
24/01/2023
Digital users of the Biosecurity Portal.
23 January 2023
The purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that we are inviting industry consultation and feedback on the Methyl Bromide Fumigation Methodology.
23/01/2023
Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers—associated with importing goods that require BMSB treatment during the BMSB risk season (goods manufactured in or shipped from target risk countries, that have been shipped between 1 September 2022 and 30 April 2023 (inclusive)).
23 January 2023
Import-related biosecurity treatment stakeholders, including all importers, brokerages, onshore approved arrangement holders, overseas government and treatment industry entities, relevant domestic state and territory government agencies, and other shipping, freight, and logistics peak industry bodies.
