18 September 2018
Who does this notice affect?
Industry stakeholders including importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported cut flowers and foliage.
What has changed?
In the lead up to the Queen’s Birthday, 24 September 2018, for the weekend 22-24 September 2018, consignments of fresh cut flowers and foliage found to be infested with insect pests can have the option to be directed for onshore fumigation and released prior to pest identification by an entomologist. This arrangement is applicable on the following days and the following regions only:
22-24th September 2018 (Western Australia). This arrangement includes consignments inspected on Friday afternoon where samples cannot be identified before close of business (i.e. samples delivered to the laboratory after 3:30 pm).
Exclusions
The following consignments of fresh cut flowers and foliage are excluded from the above arrangements, and must not be directed for fumigation prior to identification by an entomologist:
- Any consignments with snails or slugs
- Any consignments with fly pupae and/or larvae associated with leaves with mining symptoms
Further information
Enquiries regarding the Clearance of Fresh Cut Flowers and Foliage consignments on the upcoming public holidays can be directed by email to Plant Import Operations. Please include “Clearance of Fresh Cut Flowers and Foliage consignments on public holidays” in the subject line or call on 1800 900 090.