Italian Treatment Providers Reinstated
We have received some updated news from the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources: Following compliance assessments undertaken by the Department of Agriculture and Water…
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Illegal Logging Report Card
Illegal Logging Report Card shines light on high levels of noncompliances A statutory review of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 was issued in November…
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FTA calls for Independent Review into Biosecurity Measures
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has implemented widespread emergency measures on imported containers from U.S., Italy, Germany, France and other countries, via chemical…
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Illegal Logging Update
Importer issued with the first illegal logging infringement notice In November 2018, a Queensland-based importer was served with the first infringement notice issued under Australia’s…
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BMSB – Industry calls for an Independent Review
The following has been received from Freight & Trade Alliiance (FTA). The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has implemented widespread emergency measures on imported…
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Public Holidays in January & February 2019 – Asia offices
Please be informed all Asia offices will be closed on the following days in January and February 2019. In order to avoid delays and additional…
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Italian Treatment Providers for BMSB
Three Italian BMSB treatment providers have been now been suspended by the Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. This is understood to be resulting…
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Stink bugs force another ro-ro expulsion
A car carrier has been ordered to leave Australian waters following a stink bug discovery. The vessel MV Morning Composer was initially due to arrive…
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Biosecurity Levy Update
Last week the Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia (CBFCA) CEO, Paul Damkjaer participated in the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department),…
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Vessel directed to leave Australian territory
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has confirmed a ship destined for New Zealand was found carrying brown marmorated stink bugs when it arrived…
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