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6 September 2021
This notice is of interest to exporters, exporting National Plant Protection Organisations (NPPOs) and importers (and their customs brokers) of imported fresh horticultural produce.
On 11 August 2020, Australian Cattle Enterprises Pty Ltd (ACE) exported 1,399 feeder/slaughter cattle and 423 feeder/slaughter buffalo to Vietnam. The journey was completed in 9 days and discharged in Vietnam between 18 and 20 August 2020.
On 23 March 2020, South East Asian Livestock Services Pty Ltd (SEALS) exported 797 slaughter cattle to Brunei. The journey was completed in 8 days and discharged in Brunei on 30 and 31 March 2020.
A mortality rate of 0.63% (5 head) was reported. The mortality rate exceeded the reportable level of 0.5% on voyages of fewer than 10 days as prescribed by the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock version 2.3 (ASEL).
On 2 November 2019, South East Asian Livestock Services Pty Ltd (SEALS) exported 1,012 slaughter buffalo and 226 slaughter cattle to Vietnam. The journey was completed in 11 days and discharged in Vietnam over 12 and 13 November 2019.
6 September 2021
All clients who will be required to make an online payment during this planned outage.
All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment during this planned outage.
All importers of plants, cats and/or dogs who will be required to use the Post Entry Biosecurity System during this planned outage.
3 September 2021
All clients required to use the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system to submit import permit applications.
The Biosecurity Import Conditions System (BICON) is currently experiencing an unplanned service disruption. This is preventing clients from being able to attach documents to permit applications.
The department is investigating the issue as a priority and apologises for any inconvenience caused.
3 September 2021
This notice is of interest to importers and customs brokers of used vehicles from Japan.
3 September 2021
This notice affects offshore treatment providers who conduct methyl bromide fumigations for khapra beetle, importers and customs brokers.
2 September 2021
This notice is for cat and dog importers who use the Post Entry Quarantine facility in Australia.
1 September 2021
All clients of the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment.
The unplanned outage to the department’s internal network has been resolved.
The department is working through the processing backlog as a priority. Clients anticipating outcomes of biosecurity assessments may experience delays. The department apologises for any inconvenience caused.
