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Kentia palm scientific name update

Effective from 4 August 2022

The department has updated the Palm seed for sowing case to reflect Howea forsteriana as the accepted name for Kentia palm (with the synonym Kentia forsteriana) in the list of permitted Kentia spp.

Who does this notice affect:
Importers of Palm seed for sowing, their brokers, Client Contact Group and Cargo Operations (formerly Inspections Group).

Further information:
Please contact Plant Import Operations on 1800 900 090 or email imports@agriculture.gov.au.

This Change applies to the following Cases: