Final review of policy: importation of Zantedeschia dormant tubers into Australia

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has finalised its review of policy for the importation of Calla lily (Zantedeschia species) dormant tubers into Australia from all countries. This review was initiated in response to requests from Australian industry and the Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand to improve import conditions for Zantedeschia dormant tubers. This final review of policy reviews the quarantine pests of Zantedeschia dormant tubers, evaluates the appropriateness of existing import conditions in addressing the identified risks and recommends changes to the existing policy where appropriate. This review also recommends alternative import conditions for Zantedeschia dormant tubers produced under a systems approach or certification scheme.
The draft review of policy was published on the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources' website on 29 July 2015 for a 30 day stakeholder consultation period and was published as an SPS notification with reference number G/SPS/N/AUS/368.