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 Japan in 2021.

Summary of changes and key points

Exporters, shipping companies, freight forwarders and plant export Authorised Officers (AOs) must consider the following when exporting ITCT citrus consignments to Japan

The Supporting Agricultural Showmen and Women program helps eligible travelling show businesses to meet operational costs, such as showground rental fees and guild/association membership fees, to enable them to continue to support agricultural shows across Australia now and into the future.

14 May 2021

Who does this notice affect?

Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal shipping agents, and any other operators in the sea container supply and logistics chain or in plant import industries.

14 May 2021

Purpose

This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify industry that a draft 2021–22 cost recovery implementation statement (CRIS) for the non‑prescribed goods (NPG) export arrangement has been published on the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s website for public consultation.

13 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)).

Date of issue: 14 May 2021

Purpose

This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify industry that a draft 2021–22 cost recovery implementation statement (CRIS) for each food export arrangement has been published on the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment's website for public consultation.

Date of issue: 14 May 2021

Purpose

This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify industry that a draft 2021–22 cost recovery implementation statement (CRIS) for each food export arrangement has been published on the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment's website for public consultation.

Date of issue: 14 May 2021

Purpose

This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify industry that a draft 2021–22 cost recovery implementation statement (CRIS) for each food export arrangement has been published on the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment's website for public consultation.

14 May 2021

Purpose

This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify industry that a draft 2021–22 cost recovery implementation statement (CRIS) for each plant export cost recovery arrangement has been published on the department’s website for public consultation.

13 May 2021

Who does this notice affect?

All clients who submit documentation to the department for import assessment via the Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS) or other departmental approved systems.

What has changed?

There are currently delays in industry members receiving their directions. All efforts are being made to manage workloads while also effectively managing biosecurity and imported food risks.