Public consultation on Export Control Rules 2021: Proposed Improvements 2024 has closed.
The department undertook targeted and public consultation with internal and external stakeholders for feedback on proposed amendments to the Export Control Rules 2021 for animals, meat, organics, plants, wild game, wood and miscellaneous goods.
Background
The Export Control Act 2020 and Export Control Rules 2021 (‘the Rules’) came into effect in March 2021 replacing more than 20 Acts and 40 legislative instruments. The Act and Rules form the over-arching legislative framework for the regulation of exported goods from Australia. It underpins our reputation as a supplier of safe and reliable food and other products.
The department continually reviews the Rules to ensure the framework remains modern, fit-for-purpose and meets the needs of exporters. Following the department's initial review and public consultation in late 2022, we worked with export commodity areas to identify further areas for streamlining and improvement.
Public consultation on these additional areas for improvements to the Rules was conducted between 29 January 2024 and 3 March 2024.
Consultation Summary Report
Read the department's consultation external stakeholder summary report on the proposed amendments to the Export Control Rules [Word 749 KB] | [PDF 202 KB]
What happens next
Amendments to the rules will be registered in September 2024.