AUS/433
WTO/SPS
AU Australien
  • 65 - Landwirtschaft
2017-10-24
2017-08-31
Agricultural exports from Australia
Agricultural Export Legislation – Release of Exposure Draft of Export Control Bill 2017

Following a review of Australia's export legislation ( G/SPS/N/AUS/364 ) the Australian Government is notifying an Exposure Draft of the Export Control Bill 2017, with proposed improvements to agricultural export legislation.

The Bill will consolidate export-related provisions with the Export Control Act 1982 and Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry Act 1997 into a single Export Control Bill. Commodity-specific requirements will then be reflected in Export Control Rules, which will replace the current Export Control Orders without changing their intent.

There is no change to Australia's commitment to meet the importing requirements of our trading partners, and international obligations under the SPS Agreement. Business practices and regulatory requirements will remain consistent between the current and future legislation. The improved export legislation provides a regulatory system that is more responsive and efficient to administer.

To view the full suite of documents, make a submission or to seek further information, visit the Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources website at http://www.agriculture.gov.au/.... Submissions will be accepted until 11:59pm on Tuesday, 24 October 2017 (Australian Eastern Standard Time) .