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| About the Author TyalgumPhil Murwillumbah 9th November 2013 10:03pm #UserID: 960 Posts: 1377 View All TyalgumPhil's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mike Tr says... http://apps.daff.gov.au/icon32/asp/ex_casecontent.asp?intNodeId=8533940&intCommodityId=25360&Types=none&WhichQuery=Go+to+full+text&intSearch=1&LogSessionID=0 Not permitted.Just google aquis icon and hit the query site. | About the Author Mike Tr Cairns 9th November 2013 10:11pm #UserID: 8322 Posts: 614 View All Mike Tr's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author TyalgumPhil Murwillumbah 9th November 2013 10:16pm #UserID: 960 Posts: 1377 View All TyalgumPhil's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Mike Tr Cairns 9th November 2013 10:24pm #UserID: 8322 Posts: 614 View All Mike Tr's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author sternus1 9th November 2013 11:29pm #UserID: 8314 Posts: 1318 View All sternus1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Linton says... Seeds seized by Aqis! I ordered some Safu seeds (African Pear) recently from the Congo but on arrival the Aqis people have confiscated them, even though Dacryodes edulis is an approved species. But the problem was not the seeds as the notice says that: “the packaging was not new and is contaminated.” I believe that they were sent sealed in clean aluminium foil to keep them fresh and I can find nothing in the Aqis conditions that mentions seeds must be sent in “new” packaging. So I find this hard to understand, not to mention disappointing. | About the Author Linton Springvale, Vic 12th November 2013 6:59pm #UserID: 2286 Posts: 994 View All Linton's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Anonymous says... My experience with AQIS leads me to infer that their interpretation of new packaging can mean anything from a vacuum sealed bag to a snap lock bag to a toilet roll core stuffed with rancid newspaper. It does stipulate the packaging criteria somewhere on the DAFF pages, you just need to navigate through the acres of erroneous info which is so syntaxless and dis-relational I can only assume that it is by design intentionally baffling in order to entrap people at the user end. Maybe a lot of specificity was lost when the legislation was transposed over from the crayon originals, who knows. Linton, drop me a line at ljo 84 at hushmail dot com Maybe I can help you out. s | About the Author sternus1 12th November 2013 7:26pm #UserID: 8314 Posts: 1318 View All sternus1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mike Tr says... This is new terminology that I encountered last week with seized seeds that complied with requirements.You need to call and get a professional officer to inspect rather than a mail person.With me the initial seizee did not recognise vermiculite (perlite,paper,sawdust are acceptable but peat moss and sphagnum are not) and I have the seeds now.The definition of soil is fanciful and dirty is subjective and not supposed to include stains from seeds. You have to be fast as they are destroyed with a bullet and they will return your call.Soon there will be no more letters and automatic destruction as the green curtain comes down.The number of seizures that are reversed and sent on must be costing DAFF a fortune. | About the Author Mike Tr Cairns 12th November 2013 8:04pm #UserID: 8322 Posts: 614 View All Mike Tr's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Theposterformerlyknownas Brisbane 12th November 2013 8:10pm #UserID: 3270 Posts: 1552 View All Theposterformerlyknownas's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mike Tr says... BJ I think you give them too much credit. We all have horror stories and it has much to do with a dysfunctional process. Under the veil of protecting our land, such jarring ineptitude seems to flourish. Most officers you speak to on the phone are quite knowledgeable and helpful and some even show discretion in your favour when seeds pose no risk. | About the Author Mike Tr Cairns 12th November 2013 8:42pm #UserID: 8322 Posts: 614 View All Mike Tr's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Jantina 12th November 2013 10:25pm #UserID: 1351 Posts: 1272 View All Jantina's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Linton says... Request for clarification by Aqis denied! I tried to follow your advice and contact the Aqis people about the seeds. Big mistake! I was sternly reprimanded by the officer who told me I shouldn't be calling them and, quote - dried seeds are not permitted to be imported into Australia and will be destroyed! Therefore I tend to agree with BJ's opinion, only it may be somewhat understated as there a few more expletives I could easily add now about dealing with Aqis! | About the Author Linton Springvale, Vic 13th November 2013 5:17pm #UserID: 2286 Posts: 994 View All Linton's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author ivepeters Brisbane 13th November 2013 5:23pm #UserID: 6741 Posts: 527 View All ivepeters's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mike Tr says... Linton that is why you get a reference number and why they give their phone number on the form.....to call. Dry seeds are allowed in Australia, it is an everyday thing.1000's of kg of nuts, rice and all kinds of seeds are imported every day let alone seeds for sowing. It sounds weird and it is fast to put a complaint in on the DAFF complaints site. A PR person will investigate straight away. | About the Author Mike Tr Cairns 13th November 2013 6:57pm #UserID: 8322 Posts: 614 View All Mike Tr's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Linton says... Unidentified seeds passed by Aqis - This is Weird! I just received some Keule seeds from South America (which are an approved species). When I picked up the parcel from the Post Office it had the coloured tape stuck on which read that it had been opened for inspection. Then, when I opened it I was horrified to find a packet of seeds in a sealed cellophane bag without any label or name on it. There was no other paperwork inside as usual from this supplier, although Aqis had enclosed a leaflet stating that the contents posed no threat and had passed quarantine, and thank you for your cooperation! As you can see in the picture, this is the packet of seeds I removed from the parcel and there is absolutely nothing on it. I really don't get it since Aqis destroyed the last lot of seeds which were correctly labelled, but have passed this one without any identification.
| About the Author Linton Springvale, Vic 17th December 2013 8:01pm #UserID: 2286 Posts: 994 View All Linton's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author sternus1 Australia 17th December 2013 8:06pm #UserID: 8314 Posts: 1318 View All sternus1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author ivepeters Brisbane 17th December 2013 8:42pm #UserID: 6741 Posts: 527 View All ivepeters's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Mike Tr Cairns 17th December 2013 8:50pm #UserID: 8322 Posts: 614 View All Mike Tr's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author MaryT1 Sydney 17th December 2013 11:01pm #UserID: 7655 Posts: 296 View All MaryT1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Mike Tr Cairns 18th December 2013 12:20am #UserID: 8322 Posts: 614 View All Mike Tr's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author VF Wongawallan 18th December 2013 1:08am #UserID: 6795 Posts: 736 View All VF's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Mike Tr Cairns 18th December 2013 1:13am #UserID: 8322 Posts: 614 View All Mike Tr's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author MaryT1 Sydney 18th December 2013 10:20pm #UserID: 7655 Posts: 296 View All MaryT1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Linton says... Say hello to Gomortega keule. As mentioned in my previous post they passed through aqis unidentified. That was on 17 December 2013 and they have only just germinated so it took nearly 1 year. I just put the seeds in the pot and forgot about them and now they have grown. The good thing about most species from Chile is that they are usually suitable for Melbourne's climate as well. Gomortega keule is endangered in the wild so it's good to grow it to ensure it's survival. The fruit in the picture from the internet look a bit like apricots so I'll be interested to try them off my own trees one day. Cheers!
| About the Author Linton Springvale, Vic 2nd December 2014 9:03pm #UserID: 2286 Posts: 994 View All Linton's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author ivepeters CARINDALE,4152,QLD 2nd December 2014 9:11pm #UserID: 6741 Posts: 527 View All ivepeters's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Linton Springvale, Vic 2nd December 2014 9:57pm #UserID: 2286 Posts: 994 View All Linton's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mike Tr says... Aqis do pull a few routine stunts in order to seize you permitted seeds.I have had more seeds seized on the basis of being packed in 'soil'.While it was really vermiculite as advised for packing by Customs/aqis,it is an old chestnut like the hand written label fabrication when they are on a seizure bender and your mail complies.You must complain about incompetance and ignoring their own rules and you may get them back. | About the Author Mike Tr Cairns 1st July 2015 7:46am #UserID: 8322 Posts: 614 View All Mike Tr's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Linton says... I used to get some seeds sent sometimes from overseas, making sure that they were listed on the Aqis Icon database. Now, since it has changed to Bicon some of the species, even some of the more common ones, seem to be no longer be listed. For example, Mango seeds - Mangifera indica used to be allowed for import, but are no longer listed as permitted on the Bicon database. I think the same goes for Avocado seeds - Persea Americana which I'm sure were allowed previously. So what's the go? Is it possible for a previously approved species to suddenly become unapproved? Thanks. | About the Author Linton NOBLE PARK,3174,VIC 21st September 2016 2:36pm #UserID: 2286 Posts: 994 View All Linton's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mike Tr says... They are also way behind with taxonomy so you can be penalised for being up to date and correct. The fog in the system and difficulty in finding out precise information of what is and isn't permitted is wilful. There isn't a lot of intellectual firepower behind the new banned species that come thick and fast so don't look for logic from a pest or disease perspective. They get some right by accident and the changes also relate to no right of appeal and now they wont let you know when seeds are destroyed and that sort of thing. Errors and bungling revealed on appeals from those trying to do the right thing were costing time and money. | About the Author Mike Tr Cairns 22nd September 2016 10:21am #UserID: 8322 Posts: 614 View All Mike Tr's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Bangkok Thailand 22nd September 2016 11:39pm #UserID: 11594 Posts: 370 View All Bangkok's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Linton says... Bangkok you don't need to worry about offending the rules as it is only the importer who is responsible and will get chastised. They would never bother to chase after the overseas supplier. Another point in case is the Salak Palm (Salacca). I know for certain that these used to be approved as I've had a box of large Salak seeds sent previously and they passed the customs inspection with no problems. But now there are no Salacca species on the approved list either. Seems like there are a quite a lot of species which have disappeared from being permitted. | About the Author Linton NOBLE PARK,3174,VIC 25th September 2016 11:37am #UserID: 2286 Posts: 994 View All Linton's Edible Fruit Trees |
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denise1 says... That is what happened to the list in New Zealand in 1997. Partly due to mistakes and laziness, partly to over zealous anti-foreign sentiment, and reaction against perceived threat of disease/ weed invasion. The hard thing is that to have a new listing or a re-listing costs many thousands of dollars and almost impossible expectations for the application content. | About the Author denise1 auckland NZ 26th September 2016 3:52pm #UserID: 6832 Posts: 688 View All denise1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mike Tr says... Selective alarm is at play as pasture weeds wanted by farmers seem to sail through. Edible grains come in,and in vast quantities. It appears to compensate for a lack of expertise in key areas a permanent state of alarm and the banning of low risk species, packing materials and an exaggerated view of the precautionary principle is at play. Look at how generic their warnings and information is. | About the Author Mike Tr Cairns 27th September 2016 10:28am #UserID: 8322 Posts: 614 View All Mike Tr's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Markmelb MOUNT WAVERLEY,3149,VIC 28th September 2016 1:47pm #UserID: 7785 Posts: 1192 View All Markmelb's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Starling1 WHITESIDE,4503,QLD 2nd October 2016 10:09pm #UserID: 14614 Posts: 12 View All Starling1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Markmelb MOUNT WAVERLEY,3149,VIC 3rd October 2016 11:03am #UserID: 7785 Posts: 1192 View All Markmelb's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Linton says... Just received a pen in the mail that I ordered from England about 2 months ago. The reason it took so long was because it had been intercepted by aqis and was being held pending inspection for about 3 weeks. What a waste of time and money these officials must have spent examining this single small item, and then having to reseal it and send it on. Wouldn't have thought that the UK would be classified as a high risk country to buy goods from. And forgive my ignorance, but I really fail to comprehend how a pen could be considered as a possible biosecurity risk as stated by the customs notice that had been inserted into the envelope. Could someone please enlighten me on this, thanks. It seems that one has to be wary when buying any kind of goods by mail order these days, as the customs people have the authority to seize anything and everything that they deem to be suspicious. | About the Author Linton NOBLE PARK,3174,VIC 21st October 2016 1:35pm #UserID: 2286 Posts: 994 View All Linton's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author ivepeters CARINDALE,4152,QLD 21st October 2016 6:36pm #UserID: 6741 Posts: 527 View All ivepeters's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Linton says... Important information for anyone who imports seeds from overseas. You may have seen the announcement just made by Aqis regarding the new requirements. Unfortunately, from 28 April 2022 onwards ALL seed shipments to Australia will have to be accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate along with an additional declaration, as a new measurement of the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment against a potential Khapra beetle infestation. It has always been tough and a bit hit and miss when importing seeds and the new regulation is not going to make it any easier as it applies to seeds for sowing from any country. Full details can be seen on the Aqis website. | About the Author Linton NOBLE PARK,3174,VIC 13th February 2022 9:31am #UserID: 2286 Posts: 994 View All Linton's Edible Fruit Trees |
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