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275-2022: Changes to biosecurity cost recovery - Commencement of cost recovery to manage the risk of hitchhiker pests and diseases

21/12/2022 Who does this notice affect? Customs brokers and importers of consignments over $1000 imported as sea cargo. What has changed? The purpose of this advice notice is to: remind industry about the commencement of cost recovery from 16 January 2023 to manage the risk of hitchhiker…
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Sesame seeds and sesame seed products

Improving access to imported food safety requirementsFrom mid-2025 imported food safety requirements will be incorporated into the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported…
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How to import frozen dog semen to Australia from New Zealand

This step-by-step guide will help you to import frozen dog (Canis lupus familiaris) semen into Australia from New Zealand.Need to knowThis is a complex process. There are strict rules for how you can send frozen dog semen to Australia. Before you start the import process, we recommend you read this…
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64-2023: Utilising Maritime and Aircraft Reporting System (MARS) offline forms to meet vessel reporting requirements.

17 March 2023Who does this notice affect?All vessel owners, operators, masters, and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels including cruise vessels utilising MARS offline forms to meet vessel reporting requirements.What has changed?The department has become aware of some…
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Food

Australian – European Union Free Trade Agreement: Geographical Indications public objections process The Australian Government is running a public objections process on the list of geographical indications the EU wants Australia to protect in a free trade agreement. For more information on what…
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Applying for certification under the Australian Wood Packaging Certification Scheme

To apply for certification under the AWPCS, contact one of the following certification bodies accredited by JAS-ANZ (the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand).Contact InformationCompanyContact nameContact numberEmailAsure QualityPlease note Asure Quality has now transferred all…
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87-2019 - Issuance of 2019-20 approved arrangement annual levy delayed

31 May 2019 Who does this notice affect?Clients who are operating either a Broker approved arrangement and/or a Non-broker approved arrangement. What has changed?The department is delaying the planned…
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100-2020 – BICON and MARS impacted, COLS, OPP and PEBS unavailable from 23:00 Tuesday 30 June to 06:00 Wednesday 01 July 2020 (AEST)

25 June 2020 Who does this notice affect? All clients attempting to submit access invoices using the Department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system during this planned maintenance period. All shipping agents or operators of maritime conveyances who will be required to report pre-…
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126-2019 - BICON invoicing services, COLS, OPP and PEBS and PEMS unavailable from 23:00 Thursday 08 August to 05:00 Friday 09 August 2019 (AEST)

5 August 2019Who does this notice affect?All clients attempting to access invoices using the Department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system during this planned maintenance period.All importers…
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69-2025: Scheduled Outage: Wednesday 12 March to Thursday 13 March 2025 – Multiple Systems

11 March 2025Who does this notice affect?All clients who will be required to make an online payment during this planned outage.All clients attempting to submit permit applications and access invoices using the Department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions System (BICON) during this planned outage.All…
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