Wednesday, 26 July, 2006
UPDATE on Change to AQIS Import Permit Procedures
Dear {Firstname},
Further to AFIF Bulletin dated July 12 in regard to changes to AQIS permit assessment, approval and issuing procedures, we have been advised that the effective date has now been put back to 14 August 2006.
Please click on the link below to access the revised AQIS Notice (PATS Notice to Industry 2. 2006-07):
These changes aim to simplify the process when lodging import permit applications.
The Notice includes details about the following main changes:
1. The consolidation of Import Permits to Canberra Office.
2. Amendment to the National Co-ordination Centres roles.
3. Transfer of agricultural products from Entry Management & Permits (EMP) to the Plant Programs Section.
Please advise all concerned
Thanks and regards,
Brian Lovell
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Federation of International Forwarders Ltd (AFIF)
Suite 403, Level 3
152 Bunnerong Road
Eastgardens
NSW 2036
Tel: (61 2) 9314 3055
Fax: (61 2) 9314 3116