Category: No Imports

Information via the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry website Why DAFF is conducting the assessmentDAFF states it must consider the Philippines’ request for alternative measures. This is due to Australia’s international obligations as members of the World Trade Organisation. Where possible, DAFF must develop…

On 16 June, the federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) released their notice of intention to conduct the assessment as a Biosecurity Import Risk Analysis. This starts a 30-month timeframe to finalise the BIRA, though the clock may be paused in specific circumstances.  DAFF…

The potential importation of bananas from the Philippines was discussed during recent Senate Estimates hearings, with biosecurity risks and the future of Australia’s banana industry remaining key concerns. Questioning to Government officials were posed by Senator for Queensland Susan McDonald.  Representatives from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry…

The Banana Imports Committee has been casting a watchful eye over the imports space for more than twenty years, having formed prior to the early 2000s campaign. It’s currently led by Lakeland grower Paul Inderbitzin. Part of a multi-generational farming family, Paul has demonstrated a…

Australian banana growers are urging the Federal Government’s technical team to look beyond carefully managed farm visits, with an expected trip to the Philippines late this month. The visit is part of the current import risk analysis (IRA) assessing whether fresh Cavendish bananas from the Philippines…