Changes

Fadogia ancylantha, Philodendron tweedieanum, Thaumatophyllum tweedieanum and Veratrum grandiflorum have been added to the ‘Plant species requiring further assessment’ BICON case; and are therefore not permitted entry into Australian territory.

Who does this notice affect:
Importers of nursery stock and seed, customs brokers, and department staff.

Background:
The department has completed a Weed Risk Assessment of the species Fadogia ancylantha, Thaumatophyllum tweedieanum (syn. Philodendron tweedieanum) and Veratrum grandiflorum. These species were assessed as having a mixture of weedy and non-weedy traits, and are not permitted entry into Australian territory.

The Weed Risk Assessment system is a science-based quarantine risk analysis tool for determining the weed potential of a plant. All plants proposed for importation into Australia and not currently permitted on BICON are assessed for their potential to become weeds in Australia. Further information on the Weed Risk Assessment system is available on the department'swebsite.

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