Changes

Ceratocystis host genera (listed above) imported for nursery stock in a form other than tissue culture require a minimum of 12 months of post-entry quarantine growth in the closed government facility in Mickleham, Victoria (subject to other existing conditions), with active testing by culturing (or equivalent) for species of Ceratocystis.

This applies to imports from all countries.

Import conditions for tissue culture of the listed genera do not include any additional measures for Ceratocystis.

Who does this notice affect:
Importers of Punica spp. for use as nursery stock.

Further information:
Enquiries related to these changes can be submitted via email to imports@agriculture.gov.au .