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106-2017 - Consultation on the Biosecurity Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2017 is now open

17 November 2017

Who does this notice affect?

Biosecurity Act 2015 stakeholders.

What has changed?

The Australian Government, through the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, has commenced consultation on an exposure draft of the Biosecurity Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2017 (the Bill).

The Bill makes amendments to the Biosecurity Act 2015 to enhance operation of Australia’s biosecurity framework. The measures included in the Bill will:

05-2017 - New and revised approved arrangements for the management of imported perishable plant products

19 January 2017

Who does this notice affect?

Industry stakeholders that deal with imported fresh fruit and vegetables, nursery stock (excluding tissue cultures) and cut flowers (perishables) consignments including importers, Approved Arrangement (AA) class 1.2 and 2.4 operators, freight forwarders and brokers.