Grape phylloxera
PLANT PEST
14-2021: Utilising the Entity Identification (AEI) field for used vehicles treated through the Recognised Offshore Cleaning Provider Scheme
29 January 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers and customs brokers (including class 19.2 Automatic Entry Processing for Commodities (AEPCOMM) accredited persons) of used vehicles that have been cleaned by an offshore treatment provider recognised by the department.
Recognised Offshore Cleaning Provider Scheme
The Recognised Offshore Cleaning Provider Scheme allows used vehicles to be cleaned and pre-inspected by approved offshore treatment providers.
Fire blight
PLANT PEST
Fire blight
Exotic to Australia
13-2021: Import Document Assessment Delays
29 January 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.
Stem borers of sugarcane (Chilo spp.) (exotic species)
PLANT PEST
Barley stripe rust (exotic strains)
PLANT PEST
Banana phytoplasma diseases
PLANT PEST
Checklists for reviewing laboratory test reports for seeds for sowing
Publication details
Use these checklists to help ensure overseas laboratory reports meet our requirements for restricted Cucurbitaceous seed, capsicum seed and tomato seed for sowing.
Seed health testing request form
Publication details
Use this form to book a health test for imported seeds upon arrival in Australia. Then email the completed form to the nearest regional office shown on the form.
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12-2021: Services Restored: Thursday 28 January 2021 – SeaPest
28 January 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All clients awaiting outcomes relating to Master Consolidator Declarations and Offshore Treatment Certificate assessments.
Information
The unplanned service disruption to the department’s Seasonal Pest application has been resolved.
Assessments are now being received and processed as normal, however there may be a delay as staff work through the backlog of Master Consolidator Declarations and Offshore Treatment Certificate assessments.