Notice - Notification of WTO Members: Biosecurity cost recovery arrangement – Cost Recovery Implementation Statement: 2024-25
| WTO code |
G/SPS/N/AUS/598 |
| Date notice |
28/08/2024 |
| Notice type |
Regular |
| Title |
Biosecurity cost recovery arrangement – Cost Recovery Implementation Statement: 2024-25 |
| Summary |
The cost recovery implementation statement (CRIS) provides information on how the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry implements cost recovery for biosecurity and imported food regulatory activities. As part of the Australian Government's election commitment to sustainably fund the Commonwealth biosecurity system, announced in the 2023-24 Federal Budget, it was agreed that current industry biosecurity cost recovery arrangements would be extended to low value goods imported into Australian territory. These costs are currently being met by general taxpayers. Revenue raised from this new charge will flow directly to biosecurity. The volume and diversity of low value goods coming into Australia, via air or sea, and the underlying countries of origin, have been steadily increasing. This largely reflects the growing international e-commerce market. In 2022-23, over 85 million items were brought in. However, as with other cargo and mail items, Australia is facing growing biosecurity risks on through pathway. Our biosecurity efforts, in partnership with industry, need to support efficient clearance of low-risk items while ensuring adequate protections against potential risks introduced by higher risk items.
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| Product |
Declared low value goods (valued at AUD $1,000 or less) being brought into Australian territory by air or sea
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| Country |
Australia |
File attach:
NAUS598.pdf
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