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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:
Our import risk analyses are consistent with Australia’s international biosecurity obligations. This includes our obligations under the:
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.
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
25 March 2019
All shipping agents or operators of maritime conveyances who will be required to report pre-arrival information during this planned outage.
22 March 2019
All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment during this planned outage.
22 March 2019
Industry stakeholders including importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported cut flowers and foliage.
19 March 2019
All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment.
15 March 2019
Importers and brokers of sea containers and break bulk cargo from countries listed on the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources' Country Action List (CAL).
