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25-2021: Heightened African swine fever (ASF) risk in Asia and Pacific Region

17 February 2021

Who does this notice affect?

Importers of pork products.

Issue

An alert has been issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) about heightened African swine fever (ASF) risk in our region.

The emergence and subsequent spread of ASF in the region continues to pose a significant threat and requires ongoing vigilance. This includes over the Lunar (Chinese) New Year.

24-2021: Permits to import cats and dogs to Australia

16 February 2021

Who does this notice affect?

This notice is for all airlines, freight forwarders, pet transport companies, and importers of cats and dogs to Australia from countries other than New Zealand and Norfolk Island.

What has changed?

COVID-19 impact on Cat and Dog imports to Australia

The department is continuing to handle a high number of enquiries due to the impact of COVID-19. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we respond to these enquiries.

23-2021: BICON unavailable from 23:00 Saturday 20 February to 03:30 Sunday 21 February 2021 (AEDT)

15 February 2021

Who does this notice affect?

All clients required to use the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) System during this planned maintenance period.    

Information

Due to scheduled maintenance, the Department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system will be unavailable from 23:00 Saturday 20 February to 03:30 Sunday 21 February 2021 (AEDT).

Action