DAFF - Illegal Logging - New Digikit & Fact Sheets

Monday, March 3, 2025



Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) has received important information from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) in regard to the Illegal Logging regulatory reforms effective today, 3 March 2025.

From today, the Illegal Logging Prohibition Amendment Act 2024 (Amendment Act) and the associated Illegal Logging Prohibition Rules 2024 (the Rules) come into effect.
To support industry awareness and compliance, DAFF have today released a new digikit and fact sheets containing key resources and information for distribution to stakeholders:

Digikit - for Stakeholders
Fact Sheet - Responsibilities for Importers
Fact Sheet - Responsibilities for Processors

Furthermore, DAFF due diligence toolkits will today be published on the DAFF website under the resources pages for importers and processors.

For further details and to stay up to date, members are encouraged to visit the department website and sign up for their newsletter.
 
Tom Jensen - Head of International Freight & Logistics - FTA / APSA

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