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42-2020 - COLS compatibility issues when using Google Chrome

20 March 2020

Who does this notice affect?

All importers and customs brokers who are required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment using recent versions of Google Chrome.

Information

A recent update to Google Chrome is preventing some Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS) users from submitting lodgements using this browser.

40-2020 - Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport determined as a biosecurity first point of entry

13 March 2020

Who does this notice affect?

Aircraft operators, airlines, importers and brokers.

What has changed?

Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport is now determined as a biosecurity first point of entry (FPOE) for:

  • Freighter aircraft, and
  • Goods carried on a freighter aircraft, except live horses.

A non-first point of entry application is required for any other proposed arrivals.

38-2020 - Suspension of Direct Importation of Dogs and Cats from Malaysia to Australia

12 March 2020

Who does this notice affect?

All importers of cats and dogs from Malaysia.

What has changed?

Malaysia is no longer considered an approved country for the export of cats and dogs to Australia. Under the recent Suspended Goods Determination, importation of cats and dogs directly from Malaysia to Australia is suspended.

Purpose

To advise importers of cats and dogs of changes to conditions for import from Malaysia to Australia.