Industry Advice Notice 2015
The information provided in the documents attached is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive.
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2014-06 - Changes to requirements for registration of some export registered fish establishments
Date of notice: 30 September 2014
Date of effect: 1 October 2014
This notice applies to export registered vessels and fish establishments.
2014-10 - Sourcing/harvesting restrictions for abalone from Tasmania
Update: 06/11/2014
Date of effect: midnight 05/11/2014
Previous advice: 28/03/2013
Key change since the last industry notice of 28 March 2013: opening blocks 14B and 14C
2014-09 - Sourcing fish for export from catcher boats and some unregistered establishments
Date of notice: 9 October 2014
Date of effect: 1 October 2014
2014-08 - Package Assisting Small Exporters – rebate applications are closing soon
The rebate will be available to eligible export registered establishments in the meat, dairy, fish, eggs, horticulture, grain and plant product sectors. The rebate is to assist with 2014-15 export registration charges. Applications close on 31 October 2014. All eligible export establishments are encouraged to apply.
2014-07 - Change to requirements for registration (REF: IAN 2014-06) frequently asked questions
Date of notice: 1 October 2014
Date of effect: 1 October 2014
Frequently asked questions - registered vessels
1. My vessel freezes and salts fish for export. Do I need to be registered?
2014-05 - Registration invoicing arrangements for the 2014-15 financial year - Dairy, Fish and Egg Products
Date of notice: 24/09/14
Date of effect: immediate
This notice applies to export dairy, fish and egg registered establishments.
Key issue
Invoices for 2014-15 registration fees have been delayed to allow for assessment of small exporter rebate applications.
2014-04 - Thermal Process Approvals - Milk, Egg and Fish Products
Date of notice: 30/07/14
Date of effect: immediate
This notice applies to export registered milk, egg and fish establishments using thermal processing for low acid canned foods in hermetically sealed containers.
2014-03 - Rock lobster fishery reopening - Maria Island biotoxin zone, Tasmania
Date of effect: 19 July 2014
The Department of Agriculture has been advised by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and the Environment (DPIPWE), Tasmania, that the Maria Island Biotoxin Zone was reopened to rock lobster fishing from 00:01 on Saturday, 19 July 2014.
2014-02 Rock lobster fishery closure - Maria Island biotoxin zone, Tasmania
Date of effect: 14/07/2014
The Department of Agriculture issues this direction in writing under the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Orders 2005, Order 75, directing exporters and export registered establishments to comply with the current rock lobster fishery closure in Tasmania.