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People arriving in Australia no longer need to declare low-risk products such as commercially-prepared and packaged lollies, chips and chocolates. The change means most passengers can look forward to a quicker and more convenient biosecurity clearance.
Tim Chapman, First Assistant Secretary for Border Compliance, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, said the changes demonstrate a risk-based approach where more effort is put into targeting high-risk goods rather than treating all risks the same.
“Biosecurity officers will focus on looking for goods such as raw meats, live plants, seeds and fresh fruit and vegetables, which have a much greater potential to bring diseases and pests to Australia,” said Mr Chapman.
“The changes are the result of the latest scientific advice. Some commercially prepared and packaged goods, especially those brought in for family or friends to eat, pose a lower risk.
“We anticipate people not carrying high-risk goods will have a faster path through the airport and be able to get home—or continue on with their travels—more quickly.
“Efforts will be targeted to those things that matter most.”
Changes have been made to the Incoming Passenger Card, with questions now focused on whether people are carrying animal products including meat, poultry, fish, birds, eggs or dairy; plant items including fruit, vegetables, grains, seeds, bulbs and wooden items; or items that may have soil attached.
“If everyone plays their part, biosecurity officers will be able to focus their efforts on goods that pose an unacceptable risk to Australia’s biosecurity,” said Mr Chapman.
DAFF, along with other jurisdictions, industry and the community, plays a vital role in managing Australia’s biosecurity system by reducing the risk of unwanted pests and disease arriving into the country, protecting Australia’s human, animal and plant health.
For more information about what can and can’t be brought into Australia visit the DAFF website.
Passenger clearance now easier - Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Tim Chapman, First Assistant Secretary for Border Compliance, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, said the changes demonstrate a risk-based approach where more effort is put into targeting high-risk goods rather than treating all risks the same.
“Biosecurity officers will focus on looking for goods such as raw meats, live plants, seeds and fresh fruit and vegetables, which have a much greater potential to bring diseases and pests to Australia,” said Mr Chapman.
“The changes are the result of the latest scientific advice. Some commercially prepared and packaged goods, especially those brought in for family or friends to eat, pose a lower risk.
“We anticipate people not carrying high-risk goods will have a faster path through the airport and be able to get home—or continue on with their travels—more quickly.
“Efforts will be targeted to those things that matter most.”
Changes have been made to the Incoming Passenger Card, with questions now focused on whether people are carrying animal products including meat, poultry, fish, birds, eggs or dairy; plant items including fruit, vegetables, grains, seeds, bulbs and wooden items; or items that may have soil attached.
“If everyone plays their part, biosecurity officers will be able to focus their efforts on goods that pose an unacceptable risk to Australia’s biosecurity,” said Mr Chapman.
DAFF, along with other jurisdictions, industry and the community, plays a vital role in managing Australia’s biosecurity system by reducing the risk of unwanted pests and disease arriving into the country, protecting Australia’s human, animal and plant health.
For more information about what can and can’t be brought into Australia visit the DAFF website.
Passenger clearance now easier - Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
