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15 September 2020
All clients who are required to make inspection requests via QLDImportBookings@aff.gov.au
The issue that caused the QLDImportBookings@aff.gov.au email address to become unavailable has now been resolved.
Clients can now utilise this email address as normal.
17 September 2020
Customs brokers and importers who import uncooked pig meat.
Effective 17 September 2020, all uncooked imported pig meat phone enquiries and related uncooked imported pig meat email contact with the department are to change as follows:
All uncooked pig meat phone enquiries are to be directed to the department on 1800 900 090.
15 September 2020
All clients who are required to make inspection requests via QLDImportBookings@aff.gov.au
An issue has caused the QLDImportBookings@aff.gov.au email address to become unavailable. When attempting to send emails to this address, clients are receiving the following error message:
15 September 2020
Update: the survey has been extended until 18 September 2020.
All biosecurity treatment providers across Australia, particularly methyl bromide fumigators.
The fundamental process for achieving an effective biosecurity treatment is the same regardless of the jurisdiction the treatment is performed in and the intended destination of the goods.
15 September 2020
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that the due date for the survey about a nationally harmonised framework for managing biosecurity treatments has been extended to 18 September 2020.
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, September 2020
This document provides the Australian Government’s general requirements for overseas facilities that manufacture, store, handle, transport, or export processed plant-based stockfeed and stockfeed ingredients to Australia.
These general requirements are in addition to any specific importation requirements set by the department.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, May 2023
Describes the process for engaging and undertaking third party site audits of facilities used in the manufacture and export of processed plant-based stockfeed to Australia.
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September 2020
This notice is of interest to offshore entities who have Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment recognised fertiliser supply chains.
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated travel restrictions has impacted the ability of the department to conduct offshore audits associated with the Bulk Cargo and Containerised Fertiliser Assessment and Management Policies.
11 September 2020
Stakeholders that have an interest in the possible importation of live attenuated Salmonellae vaccines for use in chickens and turkeys.
The department has received a permit application from Elanco Australasia Pty Ltd to import the following live, attenuated veterinary vaccines:
- AviPro Salmonella Duo
- AviPro Salmonella Vac E
- AviPro Salmonella Vac T
10 September 2020
This notice affects biosecurity industry participants (BIPs) who fumigate imported consignments due to BMSB concerns. These are BIPs that hold an approved arrangement (AA) with the department that includes one or both of the following AA classes:
The department is introducing a streamlined option for BIPs who provide fumigation services.
