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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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24 November 2025Who does this notice affect?All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment during this planned maintenance period (e.g. clients required to use the Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS)).All…
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17 July 2024Who does this notice affect?All importers of plants, cats and/or dogs who are required to use the Post Entry Biosecurity System.InformationStart timeAs of: 08:43 Wednesday 17 July 2024 (AEST).DetailThe Post Entry Biosecurity System (PEBS) is currently experiencing an unplanned service…
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13 May 2024Who does this notice affect?All clients anticipating the receipt of email notifications for biosecurity directions from the department.InformationRestored time:As of: 18:30 Friday 10 May 2024 (AEST).Detail:The unplanned service disruption to the Agriculture Import Management System (AIMS…
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28 September 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All customs brokers, importers, biosecurity industry participants, and food importers that departmental officers may attend (for inspections, surveillance, or other purposes).
What has changed?
In response to the ongoing disruptions with commercial…
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13 January 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to clarify acceptable behaviour when interacting with the department whether in person, attending departmental offices or via communication methods such as phone, email and/or text.
Summary of changes and key points
We have a zero…
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Attention
People involved in the export supply chain for organics – producers, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders, auditors/certifiers, etc.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) staff
Purpose
To invite people in the agricultural sector to help shape the future of…
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16 October 2025Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who are required to book and manage requests for inspections through the Biosecurity Portal.InformationRestored time:As of: 17:03 Thursday 16 October 2025 (…
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31 July 2019Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to all vessel masters, crew, passengers and shipping agents who represent non-commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian…
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