SEAFOOD TRADE BULLETIN
20th May 2021
This Bulletin contains information general in nature. Before taking any action based on the information provided, you should consider its appropriateness to your individual circumstances and business objectives. Exporters should verify any details with their importers prior to undertaking any action.
China Approved Species List For Australian seafood
The Seafood Trade Advisory Group has again followed up with the Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment in regards to the submitted application to the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) in June 2020 in line with GACC’s new requirements for the listing of three new aquatic products species (prioritised by STAG in consultation with industry in 2019).
The department advised Friday that unfortunately the Chinese side has been unresponsive and there has been no progress on the Approved Species List and application.
The Seafood Trade Advisory Group will continue to work with the department on this issue and keep the industry advised accordingly. GACC’s approved species list can be accessed in the original Chinese format here.
Government export market briefings
Austrade is holding agribusiness-focused webinars on the Japan and Korea (25 May) and Middle East (26 May) markets. The briefings will include key insights on market opportunities and trends and information on how the Government is supporting Australian agribusiness and food exporters impacted by trade disruptions.
2021–22 draft agriculture export cost recovery implementation statements published for comment
Draft export cost recovery implementation statements (CRIS) covering fish and eggs, and live export for 2021‑22 have been published on the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s website for public consultation.
In line with government policy to recover the full cost of delivering its export regulatory services, the 2021–22 CRIS proposes updated prices for 2021–22 to 2024–25, including a stepped increase to full cost recovery. The draft CRIS proposes a new charging structure and describes the gradual annual increases in fees and charges over time from 1 July 2021 to full cost recovery in 2023–24.
The government is seeking industry feedback on the appropriateness of the proposed arrangement and how the proposed arrangement outlined in the CRIS will impact you or your business. You can provide feedback on the department's Have Your Say platform by 10 June 2021. The draft CRIS for each export category can be selected on the right of the page.
If you have questions about either of the proposals, please contact the seafood trade advisory group with details: admin@seafoodtradeadvisorygroup
Export Market Development Grant program draft guidelines released
As foreshadowed in the last STAG TMAN, draft 2021 Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) Guidelines have been released for public consultation.
The draft Guidelines provide practical guidance on how the new program will operate, including eligibility, timelines for the 2021–22 grant round, how to apply, and reporting requirements. Learn more here.
Feedback on the draft Guidelines can be sent to: EMDGReform@austrade.gov.au. The deadline for comments is 11 June 2021.
Export legislation consultations
Australia’s new agricultural export legislation, the Export Control Act 2020 and the Export Control Rules 2021, commenced on 28 March 2021. The Department of Agriculture is reviewing its process of developing and rolling out the new framework to improve future work.
Face-to-face consultations will be held in capital cities (see table below). If you would like to contribute your views, please contact: exportlegislation@agriculture.gov.au.
Hobart 2nd June 2021
Melbourne 3rd June 2021
Canberra 7th June 2021
Perth 8th June 2021
Adelaide 9th June 2021
Sydney 16th June 2021
Brisbane 17th June 2021
International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) updates
The IFAM flight schedules have been updated with the latest details on IFAM-supported flights.
Recent changes to outbound flights include:
- An extension of the existing Japan Airlines service from Brisbane to Narita
- An extension of the existing Japan Airlines service from Brisbane to Seoul (via Narita)
- An extension of the existing Emirates Service from Brisbane to Dubai.
- The addition of a new Qantas service from Melbourne to Los Angeles.
- An extension of the existing Japan Airlines service from Melbourne to Narita
- An extension of the existing Japan Airlines service from Melbourne to Seoul (via Narita) - An extension of the existing Emirates service from Perth to Singapore
- An additional day for the existing Qantas Service from Sydney to Narita
- The addition of a new Japan Airlines service from Sydney to Narita
Full details can be found in the IFAM Flight Schedule Outbound and IFAM Flight Schedule Inbound.
STAG Notices are available at http://www.seafoodtradeadvisory.com
This Bulletin is a resource for Australian seafood exporters.The Seafood Trade Advisory Group receives funds from the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation. The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation plans, invests in and manages fisheries research and development throughout Australia. It is a statutory authority within the portfolio of the federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, jointly funded by the Australian Government and the fishing industry.
