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234-2020: DAWE is experiencing IT issues which is causing processing delays for import declaration types of FID and LFSAC

29 December 2020

Who does this notice affect?

All brokers and importers who are awaiting clearance of import declarations (FID, LFSAC) lodged today the 29th of December 2020.

Information

The department is currently experiencing IT issues (with AIMS and the Quarantine ruler) which is causing a delay to the processing of import declarations (FID, LFSAC) and will be affecting the processing of AEP and non-AEP entries. 

233-2020: Delay of departmental audits associated with recognised offshore fertiliser supply chains

24 December 2020

Who does this notice affect?

This notice is of interest to offshore entities who have Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment recognised fertiliser supply chains.

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic and associated travel restrictions has continued to impact the ability of the department to conduct on-site offshore audits associated with the Bulk Cargo and Containerised Fertiliser Assessment and Management Policies.

232-2020: Reduction in cleaned and pre-inspected used vehicles to Australia from the Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Centre (JEVIC)

24 December 2020

Who does this notice affect?

This notice is of interest to Approved Arrangements, terminal operators, importers and brokers for all imports.

Background

The department has been advised by Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Centre (JEVIC) that cleaning and pre-inspection services will be reduced at several facilities located in Japan. This reduction in offshore cleaning and pre-inspection will significantly increase the number of used vehicles requiring assessment, booking and inspection on arrival.

231-2020: Be COVIDSafe on non-commercial vessels, including leisure boats, yachts and superyachts

24 December 2020

Who does this notice affect?

This notice is of interest to all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international non-commercial vessel arrivals for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.

What has changed?

Non-commercial vessels, including leisure boats, yachts and superyachts, arriving in Australian territory from an overseas location must be aware of their obligations to keep Australia safe from COVID-19.