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MAA 2020-12: China: Trade update: processed foods and honey (non-prescribed goods)

Date of issue: 6 November 2020

Date of effect: Immediate

Reference Number: MAA2020-12

Attention:

  • Industries - Industry Bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC)
  • Exporters
  • Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment—Central and Regional offices

Purpose

To notify exporters of recent clearance delays to shipments of Australian agricultural products at Chinese ports of entry.

Regional Forestry Hubs

There are 11 Regional Forestry Hubs across Australia, which were established under the National Forestry Industry Plan 2018.

The Australian Government’s A Better Plan for Forestry and Forest Products 2022-23 Budget measure has committed to an additional $8.6 million over three years from 2024-25 to extend and expand the role of the 11 Hubs.