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157-2020 - Importers and customs brokers to provide manufacturer’s safety data sheet to inspecting officer when lodging consignments of containerised fertiliser

Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers and customs brokers who import containerised fertiliser classified as a hazardous chemical. What has changed? Importers and brokers are required to lodge all relevant safety information pertaining to hazardous chemicals, to…
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Simplified Targeting and Enhanced Processing Systems (STEPS) Program

The STEPS program will address the challenges associated with our complex and inefficient cargo import processes and systems.Our aim is to:simplify biosecurity import processes and make it easier to complymodernise and increase digitisation of our servicesincrease data sharing.Our approach will…
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New imaging tools to identify pests

Biosecurity staff and visitors to the Melbourne Regional Office will soon be wowed by these incredible pictures too — such as this one showing the head of a queen Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) — all during a coffee break! If you ever looked at a butterfly…
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Project 05: Sample Tracking and Reporting System enhancement

OverviewThis project redeveloped the CSIRO Sample Tracking and Reporting System (STARS) network. This aimed to enhance biosecurity and laboratory management system interoperability at both national and jurisdictional levels.The enhanced STARS network led to an improved national coordination of…
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Approved arrangements fees and charges

Fees and charges apply to different stages of an approved arrangement (AA).They apply to:new AA applicationsAA managementAA audits (includes pre and post approval)Biosecurity fees and charges will increase with yearly indexation.Tables show the fees and charges for the financial year 2025/2026.Note…
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2015-06 - Manual of Importing Country Requirements (MICoR) – Recent Updates

​Date of Issue: 13 May 2015Date of Effect: ImmediateAttention:Industries - Export Establishments, Industry bodies  Department of Agriculture - Central and…
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Potential disruption to Department of Agriculture and Water Resources IT system—19:00 Friday, 2 March to 20:00 Monday, 5 March 2018 (AEDT) (2018-05)

23 February 2018Attention This notice is intended for exporters and agents who export the following commodities: meat, fish, dairy, eggs, skins, hides, wool, non-prescribed goods (NPG) and related…
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Potential disruption to Department of Agriculture and Water Resources IT system—19:00 Friday, 2 March to 20:00 Monday, 5 March 2018 (AEDT) (2018-05)

​23 February 2018 Attention This notice is intended for exporters and agents who export the following commodities: meat, fish, dairy, eggs, skins, hides, wool, non-prescribed goods (NPG) and related products. Purpose To notify exporters and Electronic Data Interface (EDI) users of a potential…
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Potential disruption to Department of Agriculture and Water Resources IT system—19:00 Friday, 2 March to 20:00 Monday, 5 March 2018 (AEDT) (2018-05)

Date of issue: 23 February 2018 Attention This notice is intended for exporters and agents who export the following commodities: meat, fish, dairy, eggs, skins, hides, wool, non-prescribed goods (NPG) and related products. Purpose To notify exporters and Electronic Data Interface (EDI) users…
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58-2018 - Agriculture Import Management System Unavailable 19:00 Friday 22 June 2018 to 03:00 Saturday 23 June 2018 (AEST)

18 June 2018Who does this notice affect?All importers and customs brokers.What has changed?Due to an upgrade to Automatic Entry Processing (AEP) functionality, the Agriculture Import Management System (…
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