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92-2021: Expression of interest: Proof of concept trial of new arrangements for imported cargo

13 May 2021

Who does this notice affect?

Importers of goods subject to biosecurity intervention who may be interested in participating in a trial of new supply chain arrangements for imported cargo.

The trial was announced on 20 April 2021 in a joint release by the Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, David Littleproud, and Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Ben Morton.

Reform of the biosecurity system

Australia is facing significant and evolving threats posed by exotic pests and diseases across multiple import pathways. These pests and diseases could have devastating effects on agricultural industries, the environment, trade and export market access, our economy and our way of life if they were to establish here. At the same time, supply chains are becoming more complex as international trade volumes continue to grow, which places increased pressure on the biosecurity system.

90-2021: BICON impacted, COLS, OPS and PEBS unavailable from 23:00 Thursday 13 May to 02:30 Friday 14 May 2021 (AEST)

10 May 2021

Who does this notice affect?

All clients attempting to submit permit applications and access invoices using the Department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system during this planned outage.

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.

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