by admin | Aug 6, 2018 | Corporate News, Illegal Logging
Did you know, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has a free service available to confidentially report information about suspected breaches of Australian biosecurity laws? Redline allows callers to report matters that may not be detected, reported or...
by admin | Mar 21, 2018 | Corporate News, Illegal Logging
The Australian Illegal Logging Prohibition Act is now in force. From 1 January 2018, importers of regulated timber products into Australia, will face penalties for failing to comply with the Act. The Australian Illegal Logging Prohibition Act (AIPLA) seeks to reduce...
by admin | Jan 29, 2018 | Corporate News, Illegal Logging
As of the 1st of January 2018, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources will cease the “soft start” audit period. Penalties for non-compliance will apply after this date.The penalty for breaching the Act are as much as 5 years in jail and fines of 500...
by Adam Metherell | Jan 10, 2018 | Illegal Logging, Media Releases
On 1 December 2014, the Australian Government announced an independent review into the impact of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation 2012 on small business (
by Adam Metherell | Dec 15, 2017 | Illegal Logging, Media Releases
The AFA is currently working closely with the Department and various stakeholder groups to finalise the Australasian Furnishing Due Diligence Toolkit to assist businesses with this complex matter. The toolkit is due for completion and launch on January 1, 2018. So if...
by Media Officer | Nov 27, 2017 | Design News, Illegal Logging, News
All imported furniture that contains timber, wooden articles, bamboo and related products (whether for commercial or personal use) must comply with the import conditions as stated on the Department of Agriculture and Water resources’ Biosecurity Import...
