DAWR used machinery reform - industry input invited (NNF 2017/043)


The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) has supplied the following information to the CBFCA for your information;

"Feedback on the proposed reforms has been received from staff and industry in relation to the proposed changes. There is general support for the reasons for the changes, and the changes themselves. Feedback received has been more focused around the processes involved to achieve the outcomes. The what, how and who questions have been raised in relation to provision and assessment of documentary evidence of offshore treatment, entry processing and inspection.

The level of responses received from regional staff has been good, however responses from industry representatives has been minimal.  The Department believes that face to face discussions will encourage a greater response from Industry. This will ensure a wide range of stakeholders are engaged and their views can be considered.

These feedback sessions are being held so that we can discuss the finer detail in relation to what and how information is required and provided,  how this works in practice and who will be performing this work. Industry’s  input will be invaluable in ensuring that what is being proposed can actually be implemented in the most efficient and effective way.

Industry representatives are invited to attend face to face discussions in each of the following regions;
 
Schedule of visits

  • 13/03/17 - Brisbane – Port of Brisbane Office, 3 Port Central Avenue, Port of Brisbane, Fisherman Islands – Contact: Adam Cotter ([email protected])
  • 14/03/17 - Adelaide – Regional office - Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Export Park SA 5950 (Room to be advised) – Contact: Mark Filkin ([email protected])
  • 15/03/17 - Perth – Regional office -  24 Fricker Road, Perth Airport WA 6105 (Room to be advised) –  Contact: Paul Arvidson ([email protected])
  • 20/03/17 – Sydney - Eucalyptus and Melaleuca Room - 1, Crewe Place, Rosebery – Contact: Kelly Tindall ([email protected])
  • 21/03/17 - Melbourne - Level 2, Training Room (RTR 2.3), South East Regional office-Corner Grant & Centre Roads, Melbourne Airport – Contact: Troy Edwards ([email protected])
  • Darwin – Date to be advised or to be incorporated with Brisbane session – Contact: Andrew Dalton – Darwin ([email protected]) or Craig Smith – Cairns ([email protected])

It is planned to conduct half day discussion sessions. The morning sessions (08:00 – 12:00) will be with industry representatives. The afternoon session (13:00 – 16:00) will be with staff.   Note Adelaide (08:00 – 10:30 / 11:30 – 14:00).

RSVP will be to the regional machinery contacts as listed above with a cut off date of COB 07/03/17."