19 December 2025
Who does this notice affect?
First point of entry (FPOE) operators, vessel operators, shipping agents, importers, brokers and others.
What has changed?
A new biosecurity FPOE determination has been made for the Port of Point Wilson, Victoria - Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Port of Point Wilson) Determination 2025.
As a result, the port is now a FPOE for the following:
- Vessels other than non-commercial vessels and passenger vessels (including commercial vessels and defence vessels),
- Baggage carried on a vessel other than a non-commercial vessel or a passenger vessel (to facilitate vessel crew change),
- Freight containers,
- Waste.
Prior permission must be obtained from the department prior to any arrival at Port of Point Wilson that is not permitted by its FPOE determination.
It is the obligation of the person in charge of a vessel to ensure that the vessel complies with the relevant FPOE determination. Operators and other stakeholders should consult relevant FPOE determinations to ensure that their proposed vessel or goods movements are compliant with the current determinations.
Please follow the link to determination provided above. Determinations can also be found via the search tool on the Federal Register of Legislation website.
Further information
Please see the department’s website for further information - First points of entry and non-first points of entry.