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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.

189-2020 - Proposed update of non-salmonid marine finfish risk species lists for human consumption and baitfish

4 November 2020

Who does this notice affect?

This notice is of interest to importers of non-salmonid marine finfish and associated industry participants and retailers.

What has changed?

This notice is to inform industry that the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is proposing to update the risk species lists for various non-salmonid marine finfish species imported into Australia for human consumption and baitfish use.

188-2020 - New template biosecurity risk response procedures for first point of entry operators

4 November 2020

Who does this notice affect?

First point of entry (FPOE) operators at ports and landing places, including port and airport authorities, wharf operators, stevedores, fixed base operators and others.

What has changed?

New template biosecurity risk response procedures have been developed to help FPOE operators meet their obligations under the Biosecurity Act 2015 and Biosecurity Regulation 2016: