5 July 2019
Who does this notice affect?
Peak industry bodies for importers, exporters, approved arrangements and freight forwarders.
What has changed?
As of 1 July 2019, a number of groups within the department’s Biosecurity Operations Division (BOD) underwent a name change to better align with the functions the group performs. The following table outlines the respective changes.
| Old name | New name |
|---|---|
| Inspection Services Group | Inspections Group |
| Assessment and Client Services Group | Assessment and Client Contact Group |
| Audit Services Group | Audit and Assurance Group |
| Post Entry Quarantine | Post Entry Quarantine Group |
| Science Services Group | Science and Surveillance Group |
| Veterinary and Export Meat Services Group | Veterinary and Export Meat Group |
| Biosecurity Operations Branch | Biosecurity Operations Branch* |
*no name change
There are no operational changes that are a result of the name change.
Further Information
If you have any concerns or questions please contact us at Information.