Changes

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has completed an assessment of the plant scientific name listed below and determined that these species are synonyms of currently permitted species.

As a result, the following scientific name has been added to the Xylella fastidiosa hosts for use as nursery stock BICON case, and may be permitted entry into Australian territory subject to the import conditions of the case.

Xylella fastidiosa hosts for use as nursery stock:
Hesperoyucca whipplei

Import permits:
Current import permits will not be updated to reflect this change, any permit holders intending to import this species will have to apply for a variation to include this additional species.

Who does this notice affect:
Importers (and their customs brokers) of these species for an end use of nursery stock and departmental staff.

Further information:
Contact Plant Import Operations at imports@aff.gov.au or phone 1800 900 090.