Coinciding with the AFA’s recent communications in relation to illegal logging, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, has announced that the Australian Government is increasing its commitment to the sustainable management and recovery of rainforests in the Asia-Pacific.
The Australian Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation commences on 30th November 2014 so here is some important information for Importers.
The Australian Government’s Department of Agriculture has issued a Notice to Industry regarding new illegal logging laws.
The Department of Agriculture has translated relevant fact-sheets and guidance documents on the Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation.