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We are working to provide updated information relating to the reformed Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 and Illegal Logging Prohibition Rules 2024, which come into effect on 3 March 2025. Please check back regularly as we will be providing answers to common questions relating to these changes.…
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What kind of work does ABARES do?ABARES is the Australian government’s agricultural commodity forecaster and the research arm of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.We deliver high-quality economic & scientific research, analysis & advice on issues affecting Australia's…
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When levies applyLevy applies to goat fibre harvested from a live goat in Australia if the person who owns the them immediately after harvest:sold the goat fibre, orused in Australia to produce other goods.Levy applies to goat fibre regardless of it being subjected to de-hairing, washing,…
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What is EXDOC?EXDOC is a software application developed by the department for the purpose of managing export documentation for primary produce.EXDOC replaced manually generated permits and certificates. What is Export Documentation?Export documentation includesexport permits as required by…
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Dr Jared Greenville, Executive DirectorDr Jared Greenville was appointed Executive Director of ABARES in 2020.In this role he leads a comprehensive program of economic analysis and scientific research across Australian agriculture, fisheries and forestry. The Bureau’s work underpins the development…
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3 April 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.What has changed?Following…
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03 April 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise authorised officers (AOs) of updates to the instructional material for completing plant export inspection and treatment records.Summary of changes and key pointsThe Exports work instruction: Completing plant export inspection and…
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We have developed updated guidance material to assist importers and processors of regulated timber products understand and meet your due diligence requirements under Australia’s illegal logging laws.The Due Diligence Toolkit for importers is available to download on our on our Resources for…
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3 March 2021DownloadDocumentPagesFile sizeApplication for a government export certificate for non-prescribed goods example PDF 46.8 MBAttachment 1: Attachment for the application form for a government export certificate for non-prescribed goods - description of additional goods and manufacturing…
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When levies applyLevy applies to thoroughbred horses recorded in a:mare return lodged with Racing Australia for registration in the Australian Stud Book, orstallion declaration of service lodged with Racing Australia for registration in the Australian Stud Book.ExemptionsLevy does not apply…
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