365-2025: Commencement of the 2025-26 Burnt Pine Longicorn (BPL) Flight Season – 1 November 2025

Source: Australia Government Statements – Agriculture

28 October 2025

Who does this notice affect?

This notice is of interest to international vessel masters, shipping agents and importers of timber and timber products arriving from New Zealand.

What has changed?

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) will commence its annual heightened surveillance regime for managing the risks posed by Burnt Pine Longicorn (BPL) beetles (Arhopalus ferus) on vessels and imported cargo…