MPI Survey: Proposed updates to the Plant Export Requirement: MPI Technical Standard: Phytosanitary Certificates |
Submissions on the proposals must be received no later than 5pm on Friday 28 November 2025.
Anyone may make a submission, either as an individual or on behalf of an organisation.
Please consider the questions below when reviewing the draft Standard:
- Is it easy to follow and understand?
- Are the requirements clear?
- Is there any further requirements or guidance which could be added to the standard?
- Are there any changes which may impact on your ability to request or obtain phytosanitary certificate?
Submissions are public information:
Any submission you make is subject to the Official Information Act 1982 (the OIA). Your submission can be released upon request unless there are grounds for withholding it. The grounds for withholding information are outlined in the OIA. Submitters may wish to indicate any grounds for withholding information contained in their submission.
Reasons for withholding information could include that information is commercially sensitive or that the submitters wish personal information such as names or contact details to be withheld. MPI will take such indications into account when determining whether to release information. Any decision to withhold information requested under the OIA may be reviewed by the Ombudsman.