Reforming live animal exports
As the regulator, we are committed to continuous improvement. We have several live animal export reform activities in progress. These are designed to:
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Non-regulated analysis of existing policy for fresh strawberry fruit from the Republic of Korea
We have completed a non-regulated analysis of existing policy for the importation of fresh strawberry fruit from the Republic of Korea into Australia. Additional resources were allocated to the analysis through the 2015 Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper.
There were three principal steps in the review:
Marine pests
White spot disease has been detected in Queensland prawns.
Australia’s international biosecurity obligations
Our import risk analyses are consistent with Australia’s international biosecurity obligations. This includes our obligations under the:
International forestry efforts
The department is involved in international efforts to foster the sustainable management of forests globally and combat illegal logging and associated trade. Our department aims to assist our forest industries through international engagement that benefits their interests, in turn supporting the prosperity of rural and regional Australia.
International Food Standards Initiative
The International Food Standards program (IFS) contributes to the maintenance and development of international market access opportunities for the Australian food and beverage industries. This is achieved by providing scientific and technical advice in the development of Australian positions in gover
38-2019 - Amendment to 35-2019 Clearance of fresh cut flowers and foliage consignments on long weekends and the lead up to Mother’s Day 2019
22 March 2019
Who does this notice affect?
Industry stakeholders including importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported cut flowers and foliage.
35-2019 - Clearance of fresh cut flowers and foliage consignments on long weekends and the lead up to Mother’s Day 2019
15 March 2019
Who does this notice affect?
Industry stakeholders including importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported cut flowers and foliage.
140-2019 - Cut flower and foliage shipments with incomplete phytosanitary certification will not be permitted entry to Australia from 1 September 2019
29 August 2019
Who does this notice affect?
Importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported cut flowers and foliage.
139-2019 - Automatic entry processing for commodities (AEPCOMM) expansion is now live
28 August 2019
Who does this notice affect?
The following information is relevant to Biosecurity Industry Participants (BIPs) and accredited persons operating under the Class 19. 2 automatic entry processing for commodities (AEPCOMM) approved arrangement.