The Australian Government is currently operating in caretaker mode. This website is hosted by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. We will continue to gather stakeholder feedback during the caretaker period to inform our future advice to government following the election.
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Public consultation on the topic is closed.
How you had your say
We prepared a consultation paper on the proposed changes to the imported food safety requirements for dates, enoki mushrooms, melons, pufferfish and kava.
We released the paper on 2 October 2024 for public consultation, inviting feedback from importers, brokers, industry representatives, statutory authorities and competent authorities in countries that either import or export the relevant foods.
Feedback was given through an online survey, in written submissions and through targeted meetings.
What happens next
We are considering your feedback to inform the proposed changes to imported food requirements.