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14 July 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, and freight forwarders, wishing to create and manage requests for import inspection at sites in Victoria can book them via the new Biosecurity Portal from Wednesday 20 July 2022.
Additionally,…
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Exotic pests, diseases and weeds can hitch a ride to Australia with vessels, shipping containers and break-bulk cargo. If they establish here they can wipe out entire food crops, harm our animals and damage our beautiful environment. Some pests could even change our way of life forever.
We manage…
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5 February 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All clients attempting to contact the department via phone on 1800 900 090.
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The department is currently experiencing intermittent telephony issues. As a result, clients may experience unexpected call dropouts.
Our third-party…
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22 June 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All clients required to create new permit applications or access existing application documents within the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system.
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Due to an issue in the department’s IT infrastructure, BICON is currently…
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27 April 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All clients of the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment attempting to access departmental applications and services.
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The department is currently experiencing an unplanned outage to its network. This is impacting departmental…
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14 June 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that an additional amendment is being proposed to the Export Control (Plant and Plant Products) Rules 2021 (Plant Rules) and is expected to commence in August 2023, subject to the amendments being made by the Secretary.
Summary…
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5 May 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including Master Consolidators, vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, and principal agents— associated with shipping or…
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24 March 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Vessel operators, shipping agents, importers, and brokers.
What has changed?
The transitional first point of entry (FPOE) determination for the Port of Derby will lapse on 15 June 2021. A new determination will not be made, and the port will cease to…
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4 June 2021
Who does this notice affect?
SAC entries that have been upgraded to AIMS
CAPEC clients (DHL, FedEx and UPS) and
StarTrack clients (Sydney and Melbourne)
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For SAC entries that have been upgraded to AIMS, CAPEC clients (DHL, FedEx and UPS) and StarTrack clients (Sydney…
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Authors: Nicole Byrne and Jarrad Sanderson, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Infectious bursal disease (very virulent form)
Infectious bursal disease (IBD) or Gumboro is a viral disease affecting the immune system of young chickens. Present worldwide, the disease is highly…
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