Biosecurity Advice 2024-P03: Final report for a review of pest risk assessments for spider mites (Acari: Trombidiformes: Tetranychidae)
13 June 2024
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Final report for a review of pest risk assessments for spider mites (Acari: Trombidiformes: Tetranychidae).
The department undertakes risk analyses to consider market access requests for fresh fruit commodities for human consumption from trading partners. Many of these risk analyses include pest risk assessments for spider mites of the family Tetranychidae.
MAA 2024-13: Egg and egg products: All Markets: Avian influenza market access issues update #3 – Affected health certification and changes to country access requirements for rendered and heat treated product
Date of issue: 13 June 2024
Date of effect: Immediate
Related MAAs: 2024-08, 2024-10, 2024-12
2024-34: Horticulture – Applications for the export of cherries to protocol markets in 2024-25
12 June 2024
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the cherry industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses, and the registration of treatment facilities to export cherries to protocol markets for the 2024-2025 season.
2024-33: Horticulture – Applications for the export of Tasmanian apples and pears to protocol markets in 2024-25
12 June 2024
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the Tasmanian apple and pear industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses and cold stores, and the registration of treatment facilities to export apples and pears to protocol markets for the 2024-2025 season.
121-2024: Onshore clearance of foreign force military equipment imported for Combined Military Activity Pitch Black 2024
12 June 2024
Who does this notice affect?
All foreign force personnel, brokers, commercial operators, and biosecurity industry participants involved with the onshore clearance of foreign force military equipment imported via air or sea freight for use in the Pitch Black 2024 (PB24) Combined Military Activity (CMA).
120-2024: Proposed Changes to Import Conditions for New and Aged/Used Oversize Tyres
12 June 2024
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of relevance to importers, manufacturers, customs brokers, agents, and associated biosecurity industry participants involved in the importation of new and aged/used oversize tyres.
What changes are proposed?
The department is proposing an update to the biosecurity import conditions for new and aged/used oversize tyres to address the continued detection of biosecurity risk material during oversize tyre inspections.
The proposed changes are:
Australian National Soil Information System (ANSIS)
The Australian National Soil Information System (ANSIS) provides access to nationally consistent soil data and information to support the sustainable management of one of our nation’s most precious assets.
Australian Government Aquaculture Statement 2024
Aquaculture is growing in volume and value across the globe. It’s an increasingly important contributor to economic and food security.
ABARES Australian fisheries and aquaculture outlook report found the real value of Australia's aquaculture sector is projected to grow to $2.21 billion by 2028–29.
119-2024: June Update: Self-Assessed Clearances (SAC) cost recovery charge
11 June 2024
Who does this notice affect?
All customs brokers, importers, self-reporting importers, freight forwarders of goods AUD $1,000 or less in value.
High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (H7)
National Management Group Communiqué
High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) – 7 June 2024
Government and industry are continuing work to respond to the High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) H7 outbreaks in Victoria.