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Changes have been made to the Export Control (Wood and Woodchips Rules) 2021 and exporters will need to consider the new requirements. For more information, please read the Fit and Proper Persons requirements and wood export licence requirements below. An information sheet is also available.
Australian, state and territory governments share an objective of balancing the needs of industry and the sustainable management of forests through integrating environmental, commercial and community values and uses.
The Australian Government works with state and territory governments (which have primary responsibility for forest management) and forestry industry in advancing this objective.
The listing below provides contact details for agencies and organisations with roles across the forestry industry in Australia.
You must comply with import conditions for cut flowers and foliage. Do this before you ship them to Australia.
Import conditions help to prevent the entry of exotic insects, plant diseases and other biosecurity risk material into Australia.
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Food is one of Australia’s most important exports. We export about 70 per cent of the food we produce.
International food standards support the trade of safe food. We need to be involved with developing these standards.
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex) is an intergovernmental body that:
Climate change impacts all aspects of our society, including agricultural, forestry and fisheries production.
Australia is already experiencing changes in rainfall, temperature and extreme weather. These changes are impacting productivity, water availability, soil and the spread of pests, weeds and disease.
External Territories Team, November 2019
The purpose of the external Territory – Norfolk Island web pages is to convey recent amendments made to the Biosecurity Legislation (Prohibited and Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2016. The content of these pages provides/communicates the latest import requirements, specifically the health certification requirements, for cats and dogs being imported into Norfolk Island. These pages will be utilised by the Norfolk Island community and industry.
If you intend to bring cats and dogs into Norfolk Island from mainland Australia, you will need to comply with:
Your animal must be identified by a microchip with a unique number that can be read by an Avid, Trovan, Destron or other ISO compatible reader.
Common terms we use in the process of importing cats and dogs into Australia.
We also provide detailed advice on the import process. This glossary of terms supports that advice. Make sure you check all steps you must follow to import your cat or dog into Australia.
