My view on how Australia’s biosecurity system is performing, and two practical ways it could be improved: better evidence on container condition at packing, and more consistent training for DAFF officers.
Infringement Notices under the Biosecurity Act
On 3 September 2018, the then Department of Agriculture (DAFF) advised it would issue infringement notices under the Biosecurity Act for 55 strict liability offences.
DAFF’s Highly Compliant Importer scheme (HCI)
DAFF’s highly compliant importer (HCI) scheme is a reduced inspection intervention scheme that applies to green coffee beans for processing, new tyres, aircraft, aircraft parts, and machinery and machinery parts of specified tariff…
DAWR Lodgement Questions
Are you an accredited person not working for a brokerage that has an Approved Arrangement with DAWR? Then read on as you’re probably at risk.