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Biosecurity Advice 2016-24 - Changes in biosecurity directions and forms

28 June 2016There are some differences in how biosecurity directions are now issued under the Biosecurity Act 2015 which came into effect on 16 June 2016.From an importer’s perspective, not a lot has…
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57-2016 - Changes in biosecurity directions and forms

​​28 June 2016Who does this notice affect?This notice is for those who are interested in how biosecurity directions are now issued under the Biosecurity Act 2015 which came into effect on 16 June…
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105-2017 – Revised import conditions for fresh coconuts and coconut meat to take effect 11 December 2017

​​​8 November 2017Who does this notice affect?The department advises importers and customs brokers that revised conditions for fresh coconuts for human consumption will take effect from 11 December 2017.…
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Importing fertiliser

We are responsible for reducing the risk of the introduction of exotic pests or diseases that may affect our agricultural and horticultural industries, and our unique environment. This page provides information about importing fertiliser, to ensure that the risk of introducing an exotic pest or…
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Developing and evaluating new veterinary laboratory tests

​The Animal Health Committee maintains the policy and procedure for the development and evaluation of new laboratory tests for animal health laboratories in Australia. Procedure to develop and evaluate new veterinary laboratory tests 1. Background The Subcommittee on Animal Health Laboratory…
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Industry Advice Notices 2024

The information provided in the documents attached is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The Commonwealth endeavours to keep information current and accurate, however, it may be subject to change without…
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64-2020 - BICON invoicing services, COLS, OPP and PEBS unavailable from 23:00 Thursday 14 May to 02:30 Friday 15 May 2020 (AEST)

11 May 2020 Who does this notice affect? All clients attempting to access invoices using the Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system during this planned maintenance period. All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for…
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61-2020 - BICON invoicing services, COLS, OPP and PEBS unavailable from 23:00 Tuesday 28 April to 00:00 Wednesday 29 April 2020 (AEST).

28 April 2020 Who does this notice affect? All clients attempting to access invoices using the Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system during this planned maintenance period. All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for…
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37-2020 - BICON invoicing services, COLS, OPP and PEBS unavailable from 23:00 Thursday 12 March to 02:00 Friday 13 March 2020 (AEDT)

10 March 2020 Who does this notice affect? All clients attempting to submit permit applications in the Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system during this planned maintenance period. All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the…
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188-2019 - BICON invoicing services, COLS, OPP and PEBS unavailable from 23:30 Thursday 14 November to 00:15 Friday 15 November 2019 (AEDT)

13 November 2019 Who does this notice affect? All clients attempting to access invoices using the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system during this planned outage period. All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the…
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