We are partnering with First Nations peoples to co-create culturally grounded approaches to drought and climate challenges—through economic participation, caring for Country, and strengthening cultural and community connections.

First Nations peoples have cared for land, water, and sea Country for over 65,000 years, including during dry times. Their deep knowledge of land, water, and seasonal cycles, built over thousands of years, can help guide sustainable ways to deal with climate challenges.

3 December 2025

Who does this notice affect?

All Self-Assessed Clearance (SAC) clients/brokers/reporters who receive DoNotReply@aff.gov.au emails from the Biosecurity Integrated Information System (BIIS) Import Management System (IMS).

What has changed?

From 27 February 2026, the email address used by BIIS to send automated system notifications will change.

01 December 2025

Who does this notice affect?

All internal and external stakeholders who may require Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regulatory services during the December 2025 -January 2026 Christmas holiday period.

What has changed?

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Canberra Office will cease operations from close of business on Wednesday 24 December 2025 and will re-open at the commencement of business on Friday 2 January 2026.

28 November 2025

Who does this notice affect?

All Biosecurity Industry Participants subscribed to receive Import Industry Advice Notice notifications from the department.

All Biosecurity Industry Participants who utilise / engage with the departments import-related IT systems for the management of imported cargo, conveyances and inspection booking services, including those who subscribe to receive email notifications for departmental Import Industry Advice Notices.

27 November 2025

27 November 2025

Who does this notice affect?

All airlines and aircraft operators arriving in Australian territory, their representatives and ground handling agents.

What has changed?

The department is releasing the modernised Biosecurity obligations for aircraft arriving in Australian territory (Biosecurity Obligations), immediately replacing the Guidelines for airlines and aircraft arriving in Australian territory (Aircraft Guidelines).

26 November 2025

Who does this notice affect?

Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.

26 November 2025

Who 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) and COLS Business to Government (COLSB2G) system)).

All importers of plants, cats and/or dogs who will be required to use the Post Entry Biosecurity System (PEBS) during this planned maintenance period.