2021-19: Thailand: Fish: New export certification for export of live rock lobster
Date of issue: 30 August 2021
Date of effect: 1 September 2021
Reference Number: MAA2021-19
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2021-44: Plant Export Operations – Proposed changes to improve bulk vessel survey and inspection practices from 1 November 2021
30 August 2021
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that we are proposing regulatory changes to improve export bulk vessel marine surveyor survey and authorised officer inspection practices from 1 November 2021 and seeking feedback on the proposed changes.
Drought Resilience Innovation Grants
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Successful Innovation Grants recipients have been announced.
$29 million in grants will develop projects that can help farmers and communities thrive through future droughts.
Drought Resilience Innovation Grants support projects that help Australian farmers, and agricultural-dependent communities and businesses, adopt innovative approaches and technologies to improve drought resilience.
3 grant types help cater for projects and ideas at different stages of development:
MAA 2021-34: Dairy - NEXDOC certificates: Korean authorities require original certificates
Date of issue: 27 August 2021
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2021-34
185-2021: Offshore Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Treatment Providers Scheme: reinstatement of Italian treatment provider - Centro Disinfestazione Livornese Srl (CDL) (AEI: IT4004SB)
27 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
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 shipped between 1 September 2021 and 30 April 2022 (Inclusive)).
184-2021: 'Have Your Say' on first point of entry biosecurity awareness packages
27 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Operators and workers at first points of entry (FPOE) including port and airport authorities, air and cruise terminals, stevedores, marinas, jet bases, Royal Australian Air Force bases and Royal Australian Navy bases.
What has changed?
A 'Have Your Say' survey has launched seeking feedback on the department's biosecurity awareness packages for FPOE airport and seaport staff.
We would like to hear from FPOE workers, managers and owners.
183-2021: Postcode reclassification - Burnside QLD 4560
27 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries including importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, transport companies, shipping lines, stevedores and any other operators in the sea container supply and logistics chain that are responsible for reporting or managing sea containers arriving into Australia destined for unpack in rural areas.
Plant export legislation changes
The Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021 (plant rules) set the specific requirements for the export of plants and plant products. The plant rules will be reviewed annually and where needed, amended. Details of the changes will be captured on this webpage.
On 1 January 2022 and 1 July 2022, we are proposing changes to the plant rules to better align them with current business and regulatory practices, and regulatory expectations. The proposed changes are detailed below.
182-2021: COVID-19 impact on Cat and Dog imports to Australia
26 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is for all airlines, freight forwarders, pet transport companies and importers of cats and dogs to Australia.
What has changed?
COVID-19 impact on cat and dog imports to Australia
Unfortunately, COVID-19 continues to impact the importation of cats and dogs into Australia. We appreciate your patience and understanding at this time.