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2021-20 - Horticulture Exports Program – Opening of applications for 2021–22 season mango and lychee export accredited properties

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10 May 2021

Purpose

This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that accreditation applications for the export of mangoes and lychees to the USA, China, Japan and South Korea for the 2021–22 season are now open.

89-2021: Unplanned Service Disruption: Monday 10 May 2021 – Inbound emails

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10 May 2021

Who does this notice affect?

All clients of the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment attempting to contact the department via email.

Information

The department is currently experiencing delays receiving inbound emails. As a result, clients may experience delays in receiving responses from the department.

Action

No action required. The department is addressing this issue as a high priority and apologises for any inconvenience caused.

88-2021: Conclusion of the Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) season and AGM vessel inspections

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10 May 2021

Who does this notice affect?

This notice is of interest to all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial and non-commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.

What has changed?

The heightened vessel surveillance window for AGM is between January and May each year. The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) ceases its annual surveillance for managing the risks posed by the Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) on vessels arrivals after 31 May 2021.

87-2021: Offshore Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Treatment Providers Scheme: reinstatement of Italian treatment provider - A.B.R.A.S. Srl (AEI: IT4001SB)

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7 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)).

2021-09 - End of transitional arrangements for the alternative minimum pen space allocation policy

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7 May 2021

2021-19 - Grain and Seed Exports Program – Approval of empty bulk vessel inspections at Outer Harbour (Adelaide) and Port Lincoln protected anchorages

Read more about 2021-19 - Grain and Seed Exports Program – Approval of empty bulk vessel inspections at Outer Harbour (Adelaide) and Port Lincoln protected anchorages

6 May 2021

Purpose

This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has approved two new protected anchorages for the inspection of empty bulk vessels for export.

2021-18 - Plant Exports Operations – Updated certification requirements for hay and straw to Taiwan

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6 May 2021

Purpose

This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise clients that from 10 May 2021 a Certificate as to Condition (G46) will be required for all hay and straw consignments exported to Taiwan.