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27 October 2023
This notice is applicable to any individual or entity that performs work for, or on behalf of, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. This includes contractors, consultants, third-party providers, Export Industry Participants and Approved Arrangements.
Commencement of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)
25 October 2023
All importers of plants, cats and/or dogs who will be required to use the Post Entry Biosecurity System during this planned maintenance period.
Due to infrastructure maintenance, the Post Entry Biosecurity System (PEBS) will be unavailable from 23:00 to 23:59 Thursday 26 October 2023 (AEDT).
Clients are advised to await the completion of this maintenance period before attempting to access this service.
25 October 2023
All clients attempting to submit permit applications using the Department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system.
Restored time:
As of: 17:15 Tuesday 24 October 2023 (AEDT)
Detail:
The unplanned service disruption to the Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system has been resolved. Clients can now submit new applications as normal.
Applications are now open for grants of up to $20,000 or $50,000 for events and initiatives to strengthen communities and capability for drought preparedness.
24 October 2023
All clients attempting to submit permit applications using the Department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system.
Detail:
The Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system is currently experiencing an unplanned service disruption.
Date of issue: 24 October 2023
Date of effect: Immediately
Reference Number: MAA2023-09
Related MAAs: N/A
24 October 2023
Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who are required to book and manage requests for import inspections using the Biosecurity Portal.
Restored time:
As of: 16:30 Monday 23 October 2023 (AEDT).
The unplanned service disruption to MyGov Digital Identity has now been resolved. Digital Identity/myGovID clients can now access the Biosecurity Portal as normal.
23 October 2023
Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who are required to book and manage requests for import inspections using the Biosecurity Portal.
As of: 13:15 Monday 23 October 2023 (AEDT).
MyGov Digital Identity is currently experiencing an unplanned service disruption. As a result, Digital Identity/myGovID clients may be unable to authenticate when accessing the Biosecurity Portal.
