Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) representatives continue to work with senior delegates within Department of Agriculture and Water resources (DAWR). BMSB detection: RORO Triumph V1820 m.v. "Triumph" voyage 1820 commenced discharge in Brisbane on Wednesday 31 October 2018. Armacup have advised customers today that the Triumph is currently sitting at outer anchorage due to the detection of Brown Marmorated (BMSB) and Yellow Spotted Stinkbugs (YSSB). Members can read the notice by clicking HERE. Armacup will provide more information once available and further updates will be posted towww.ftalliance.com.au
Onshore Treatment Providers It is with interest we note the DAWR notice around seasonal measures for Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB). FTA understands that there are now two approved Sulfuryl Fluoride Fumigators in Australia. For more information, please click HERE. Treatment Approvals The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) has informed FTA that where treatment directions are issued for shipments in excess of $1M AUD, then prior approval from senior delegates with DAWR are required. Refer s.133 of the Biosecurity Act 2015.
Reference to the Biosecurity Act 2015 can be accessed viahttps://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2017C00303 AEP Webinar
The DAWR ran a very professional and informative AEPCOMM webinar on Monday 29 October 2018. Today, DAWR have issued IAN 159-2018 which contains valuable information for our members. Any members who were unable to attend can view the recording by clicking HERE.
Entering Entity Identifier (AEI) details into the Integrated Cargo System (ICS) for offshore BMSB treated consignments By entering valid AEI details against ALL target high risk goods, lines consignments will not be referred to the department unnecessarily. Full Import Declarations (FIDs) with valid AEI details entered against all high risk goods lines will then only be randomly referred to the department for verification.
Kindly refer to all the details contained within IAN 158-2018 HERE BMSB Offshore FAK treatment Certificates
Many customs brokers have experienced problems where the offshore treatment providers have failed to lodge the documentation / treatment certificate directly with the department as part of the offshore arrangements. Industry representatives expressed concerns that this should sit with the department and not individual customs brokers to have the offshore treatment provider comply. I can advise members, that DAWR have contacted offshore approved providers and reminded them of their obligations. Once DAWR turn back on the profile on LCL/FAK shipments, this will fall directly back to the Master Loaders to manage.
Nominations for the 2019 Australian Biosecurity Awards are now open.
Industry Advice Notice 154-2018 - Nominations for the 2019 Australian Biosecurity Awards are now open!
Do you know a biosecurity champion? The Australian Biosecurity Awards recognise individuals, groups and organisations that show a commitment to working collaboratively with the department to support and promote Australia's biosecurity and the systems that uphold it.
The award categories include:
David Banks Biosecurity Lifetime Achievement;
Industry;
Government; and
Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year.
Nominations close on Friday 9 November 2018.
For more information on the Australian Biosecurity Awards, including the nomination form, visit www.agriculture.gov.au/aba |
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