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Welcome to the Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) Biosecurity Report, your one-stop update on the latest operational issues and notices issued by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). This report is designed to keep you informed and prepared to manage biosecurity compliance effectively in an ever-changing landscape.
This Week's Summary
Here are the key developments for this week: - Reforms to Australia's illegal logging laws:
The updated Illegal Logging Prohibition Amendment Act 2024 (Amendment Act) and new Illegal Logging Prohibition Rules 2024 will come into effect on 3 March 2025. Due to increased enquiries, FTA would like to remind members that the department has a number of resources they have made available to assist various sectors with their obligations under the new reforms: Stay up to date by signing up to the Illegal Logging newsletter. - Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Cargo Consultative Committee (DCCC) Meeting 99 - Release of Final Minutes:
The meeting covered key updates on biosecurity operations, regulatory reforms, and industry engagement. Discussions included DAFF's strategic transformation, funding allocations, and efforts to improve service standards. Industry engagement focused on cargo operations, compliance schemes, and inspection delays, with an emphasis on streamlining processes. Updates were provided on cost recovery, funding transparency, and website improvements to enhance communication with stakeholders. FTA raised member concerns regarding virtual label inspections and new import pathways, prompting further discussions for the next meeting. - DAFF Future Drought Fund (FDF) - Innovation Challenges Pilot open for consultation:
The Future Drought Fund (FDF) has launched a consultation on the Innovation Challenges Pilot, a $20 million initiative running from 2025-26 to 2027-28 to drive innovative solutions for drought and climate resilience. Interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback by 5pm, 13 March 2025. More information on the consultation is available HERE. - FTA Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forums:
Biosecurity issues and insights relating to Approved Arrangements will once again will be a key focus in this years upcoming Sec 77G & Approved Arrangements forums in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane. To be a part of it, get in quick - REGISTER NOW
Cargo Operations Snapshot
It is recommended that members note the Data Definitions on page 3 when viewing the following report provided by DAFF.
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Cargo Consultative Committee (DCCC)
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Cargo Consultative Committee (DCCC) brings together DAFF and industry representatives to address biosecurity issues impacting trade and logistics with the purpose to ensure effective biosecurity regulation without unnecessary trade barriers. FTA proudly represents the freight and trade sector on this vital committee.
Following are the latest DCCC Meeting minutes, communiques and papers:
Australian Fumigation Accreditation Scheme (AFAS):
AFAS is a bilateral arrangement between DAFF and participating overseas government agencies. AFAS manages the high biosecurity risk posed by ineffective treatments performed offshore.
Treatment providers registered and listed as approved is available on the List of treatment providers.
- Recent Suspensions:
11.02.2025 : DAFF - IIAN 36/2025: List of treatment providers: treatment provider suspended – GG IKLIM GRUP LIMAN HIZMETLERI A.S. (AEI: TR4034SB)
06.02.2025 : DAFF - IIAN 31/2025: List of treatment providers: treatment provider suspended – Mert Pest Kontrol (AEI: TR4012SB)
Notices
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