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When assessing your application for an approved arrangement, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry considers:the nature of the goods that will be managed under the approved arrangementany biosecurity risks posed by those goodsif you are a fit and proper person to carry out…
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You must notify the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry if you are planning to change or cancel your approved arrangement.Requirements for making changes depends on the type of approved arrangement held, specifically whether you operate a site or perform a service.Your approved…
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If you want to bring your cat or dog to Australia, you may need to apply for an import permit. Cats and dogs from some countries or territories do not need a permit.Read the right step-by-step guide for importing your cat or dog.Before you startYou will need to allow at least 6 months to complete…
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All entities operating an approved arrangement must pay the annual charge each financial year.This includes suspended approved arrangements, and approved arrangements that are revoked (cancelled) within the financial year. No reduction or refund applies to revoked approved arrangements.Information…
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1 July 2024Who does this notice affect?Importers, freight forwarders, biosecurity industry participants and accredited persons operating under the department’s approved arrangement class 19.When do khapra beetle measures apply to sea containers?Khapra beetle measures apply to Full Container Load (…
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This criterion addresses aspects of the conservation of the biological diversity of forests, which is a key part of sustainable forest management. Biodiversity refers to the full range of plants, animals and microorganisms occurring in a given area, the genes they contain and the ecosystems they…
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This criterion aims to provide insights into whether Australia’s native forests and commercial plantations used to produce wood and non-wood products are managed in a way that maintains their capacity to continue to produce those products in the long term.
Australia's State of the Forests Report…
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This criterion aims to show the extent to which Australia's forests contribute to national and regional economies, benefit personal and community wellbeing, and support cultural values.
Australia's State of the Forests Report 2018
Criterion 6 of Australia's State of the Forests Report 2018 is…
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This criterion is concerned with two of the fundamental components of a forest ecosystem: soil and water. Forests are important for soil conservation because they contribute directly to soil production and maintenance, and prevent or reduce soil erosion. Forested catchments also provide and…
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This criterion reports on the extent to which the legal, institutional and economic frameworks in Australia support sustainable forest management, including the capacity to monitor change and to conduct and apply research and development to forest management.
Australia's State of the…
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