2021-18: Mexico: Dairy Products: Changes to Export Certification with implementation of NEXDOC from 17 May 2021
Date of issue: 14 May 2021
Date of effect: 17 May 2021
Reference Number: MAA2021-18
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98-2021: Port of Dampier is now a first point of entry for freight containers
19 May 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Vessel operators, shipping agents, importers, brokers, first point of entry (FPOE) operators and others.
What has changed?
The Port of Dampier FPOE determination has been amended to:
Live plant forms
Imported live plants can carry exotic pests and diseases that if introduced, could have devastating consequences for our agriculture, environment and economy.
We set import conditions to manage these pest and disease risks. We determine these conditions based on whether the imported plant material are:
DAFF Biosecurity 2030 Roadmap
DAFF Biosecurity 2030 is our strategic roadmap for protecting Australia’s environment, economy and way of life
Commonwealth Biosecurity 2030, first published in 2021, has been refreshed to better align with the current strategic and operating environment for the department. Now titled DAFF Biosecurity 2030 Roadmap (the Roadmap), it acknowledges the pivotal role the department plays in ensuring our strategic goals and priorities remain contemporary to the changing needs and priorities of the national biosecurity system.
Detect and Protect
An Australian biosecurity podcast
This exciting podcast gives listeners an opportunity to get engaged and informed on the different aspects of Australia’s biosecurity system.
Listeners will hear from leaders in biosecurity, as well as gain an insight into the work of those across the country who underpin our biosecurity system.
Listen in the links below or find episodes on Spotify, Pocket Casts or your favourite podcast app.
Western Australian Regional Forest Agreement (WA RFA) Annual Meeting of Officials
Communique - 9 February 2021
The second WA RFA Annual Meeting of Officials took place on 9 February 2021. The meeting was attended by officials from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment; the WA Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA); and the WA Forest Products Commission (FPC).
Special Representative for Australian Agriculture
Special Representative for Australian Agriculture - Su McCluskey
The Australian Government appointed Ms Su McCluskey as the
97-2021: Offshore Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Treatment Providers Scheme: treatment provider suspension – Barcan Ilaclama Fumigasyon LTD.STI. (AEI: TR4024SB)
18 May 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 2020 that arrive in Australian territory by 31 May 2021 inclusive).
96-2021: Service Disruption: From 16:00 to 23:59 Sunday 23 May 2021 (AEST) - BICON
17 May 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All clients required to use the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system during this planned maintenance period.
Information
Due to scheduled infrastructure maintenance, BICON users may experience several intermittent outages from 16:00 to 23:59 Sunday 23 May 2021 (AEST).
Action
Users are advised to frequently save any in-progress permit applications during this maintenance period.
2021-25 - Horticulture Exports Program – In-transit cold treatment certification requirements for citrus exports to the USA in 2021
17 May 2021
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry of the in-transit cold treatment (ITCT) certification requirements for the export of citrus to the USA in 2021.