FTA Annual Conference 2022
I recently attended the annual FTA (Freight and Trade Alliance) conference this past weekend. Along with catching up with my industry peers, we had the…
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Late Lodgement of Documents to Quarantine
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (Quarantine) has made enhancements to the Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS) and the Cargo Workload Management System…
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Important notice of industrial action
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND WATER RESOURCES (QUARANTINE) 6TH – 16TH NOVEMBER Please take the time to read this document, notice-to-industry-96-2015, with regards to possible delays…
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Implementation of redesigned quarantine fees and charges
As of the 1st December 2015, The Department of Agriculture (Quarantine) are implementing redesigned quarantine fees and charges. At this stage, the amount for…
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Importers that apply for own Quarantine Import Permits UPDATE
ATTENTION: All Importers that apply for your own Quarantine Import Permits The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has revised the implementation approach…
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The Packing Declaration
UPDATE – Please note that from the 16 June 2017 this document will no longer be accepted by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources….
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Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Season 2015-2016
Please kindly find the latest information for the 2015-2016 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Season. In consultation with industry, the Department of Agriculture (the department) finalised…
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What did U.S. Customs discover?
U.S. Customs have been hard at work in the month of March. We thought that we would bring you today a few of the more…
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Keeping an eye on biosecurity
This month three businesses in Queensland have been recognised for their role in protecting Australia’s borders. These companies came across serious biosecurity risks and alerted…
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Katy Perry’s album in Biosecurity scare
Biosecurity officers have been ordered to inspect Katy Perry CD’s that have been purchased from overseas due to concerns that they may pose a risk…
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