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134-2021:Temporary changes to import certificate requirements for fresh produce, cut flowers, plants and other imported plant-based commodities extended to 30 June 2022

23 June 2021

Who does this notice affect?

Importers of horticultural fresh produce, cut flowers, plants and other plant-based commodities.

This temporary change is relevant to the use of original paper phytosanitary certificates (PCs). It does not apply to countries that already provide original PCs in electronic format, for example, ePhytos or eCerts.

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the movement of airfreight and courier mail in multiple countries.

133-2021: Temporary changes to import certificate requirements for imported animals, biological and animal-based goods extended to 30 June 2022

23 June 2021

Who does this notice affect?

Importers of animals, biological and animal-based goods.

This temporary change relates to the import of goods where there is currently a reliance on original paper health certificates (HCs). It does not apply to imports of goods where exporting countries already provide original HCs in electronic format.

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the movement of airfreight and courier mail in multiple countries.

Australian biosecurity webinar series

We are keen to engage with you about Australia’s biosecurity system to support our industries, environment and communities.

This webinar series covers a range of biosecurity topics, such as Australia’s priority biosecurity risks and how they are being managed, preparedness and response activities, innovation, and collaboration, as well as priorities and challenges for biosecurity.

Watch a webinar to hear from government and industry experts about current priorities for our biosecurity work.

Disclaimer: All information was current at time of recording. 

125-2021: Applications to change the end use of imported biological goods (repurposing)

18 June 2021

Who does this notice affect?

This notice is relevant to importers who have imported goods in accordance with the Quarantine Act 1908 or the Biosecurity Act 2015 under a valid import permit.

Goods that have been imported may be subject to conditions and end use restrictions as stipulated on the import permit.

This notice details the process for importers to apply for approval to use their goods differently. 

124-2021: Amendment of Regulated Blueberry Rust Species for Blueberries and Cranberries Imported from New Zealand

18 June 2021

Who does this notice affect?

Importers of blueberries and cranberries from New Zealand

What has changed?

A review of the blueberry rust pathogens that may be associated with imports from New Zealand by the department determined that the previously regulated species, Naohidemyces vaccinii, is not known to be present in New Zealand, however Thekopsora minima is known to be present in New Zealand and is currently regulated by Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, or Victoria. 

Application to change the end use of imported biological goods (repurposing)

Biological goods that have previously been imported into Australia may be subject to end use restrictions. In other words, there may be restrictions to how those goods can be used in Australia.

This page outlines the process of applying to the department for approval to change the end use of previously imported biological goods. A change in end use is also referred to as repurposing.

If your goods are yet to be imported into Australia:

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