Have Your Say on Export Assurance Reform for Non-Prescribed Goods

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has opened public consultation on a new regulatory framework for the export of non-prescribed agricultural goods.

Tina Hutchison, Head of Trade and Regulation, stated that the new framework aims to safeguard market access for exporters of various products, including wool, rendered products, hides and skins, pet food, stock feed, feed additives, processed foods, honey, pharmaceuticals, and blood products.

“Australia has a reputation as a reliable supplier of safe and high-quality agricultural products,” Ms. Hutchison said. “We want to maintain and enhance that reputation in the face of growing global demand and competition.”

The proposed reforms will enable the department to provide stronger government-togovernment assurances, and improve the ability to trace, stop, and recall exports when necessary. Additionally, the reforms will allow the department to charge for services fairly and allocate costs appropriately to those who receive them.

Ms. Hutchison emphasized that simplifying and improving processes would better support market access negotiations and maintenance. “The new export assurance framework will help instil greater confdence among our trading partners and further strengthen Australia’s position as a trusted source of premium agricultural products.”

Have Your Say Public feedback is invited on the proposed reforms. Participate in the consultation process here:

Funeral Notice

HEATON, John Barrie passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on 1st August 2024, late of Ballina.

Loving husband of Loretta. Cherished father and father in law of Paul (Dec), Sara & Pete, Dom & Christine, Ben & Janelle, Sam, Dave & Jo-Anne. Devoted “Poppy” of Tom, Kate, Jess, Samantha, Josh, Jade, Brianna, Ryan, Mirabella and William. Will be sadly missed by all his relatives and friends.

Aged 89 Years “In Gods Care”

A Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of John, will be held at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church 47 Cherry St, Ballina, on Friday 9th August 2024, commencing at 11.00am. At the conclusion of the Mass, a private burial will take place.

Funeral Notice

BLANCH, HEATHER ‘ANNE’ (nee CARTER)

Formerly of Chatsworth Island, Tea Gardens, and Dunoon. Late of Alstonville. Daughter of Clem and Heather Carter (both decd) Chatsworth Island.

Dearly loved Wife of Neville. Loving Mother and Mother-in-law of Darrell, Colin and Nicole. Loved Grandmother to Jasmine and Zachary. Great Grandmother to Tallulah Anne. Dear Sister to Bill (decd), Kelvin, Margaret (dec), and Elizabeth (decd). Loved Aunty to Michael, Victoria, Lachlan, Michael, and Greg.

Passed away peacefully 25 July 2024.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Anne’s life will be held in the Community Rooms at Maranoa Village, e Avenue Alstonville, Saturday 10 August 2024, commencing at 10:00am.