What changed
The federal government registered the Export Control (Wood and Woodchips) Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Rules 2026 on 28 April 2026. The rule amends the Export Control (Wood and Woodchips) Rules 2021 and was administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
Areas covered by the amendments
The amendments address three areas of the Export Control (Wood and Woodchips) Rules 2021:
- Which wood and woodchips are not classified as prescribed goods
- The initial consideration period for wood export licence applications
- Application provisions
Dates
The amending rule was registered on 28 April 2026. It was in force from 28 April 2026 to 18 August 2026.
Key actions
- If your business exports wood or woodchips, review the amended Export Control (Wood and Woodchips) Rules 2021 to check whether your products are now classified differently as prescribed goods - the full rule is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00471
- If you are applying for a wood export licence, check the updated initial consideration period timelines under the amended rules at the same URL
- Contact the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry directly if you need clarification on how these changes affect your export operations
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