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Industry Advice Notices 2021

​​​​​The information provided in the documents attached is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The Commonwealth endeavours to keep information current and accurate, however, it may be subject to change without notice. Exporters are encouraged to verify all details with their importers prior to undertaking production/exports. The Commonwealth will not accept liability for any loss resulting from reliance on information contained in the notices.

237-2020: Services Restored: DAWE continuing IT issues, processing delays for import declaration types of FID, LFSAC and COLS lodgements

31 December 2020

Who does this notice affect?

All brokers and importers who are awaiting clearance of import declarations (FID, LFSAC) lodged on Tuesday 29 December 2020 and Wednesday 30 December 2020.

Information

The unplanned service disruption affecting AIMS has now been resolved.

Action

No further action required. The department apologises for any inconvenience caused.

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.

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