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8 March 2018
This notice is of interest to clients in the import and shipping industries, including importers and customs brokers, associated with the importation of Italian goods during the BMSB risk season (goods shipped between 1 September 2017 to 30 April 2018 inclusive).
3 September 2018
This notice affects importers, import industry participants, the airline and shipping industries and other people bringing goods into Australia. Goods includes cargo (commercial and non‑commercial), mail and personal effects (i.e. moveable property).
31 August 2018
Importers, customs agents and offshore treatment providers of timber and timber products.
29 August 2018
All clients attempting to contact the Department by telephone or fax during this planned outage period.
24 August 2018
All clients attempting to access the department’s following external websites during this planned outage period.
30 January 2018
This notice is of interest to relevant shipping agents, international vessel masters and international vessel operators of roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) vessels.
21 August 2018
All operators of cruise vessels under biosecurity control that may carry passengers accompanied by assistance dogs.
23 June 2017
The change affects passengers and crew travelling to Australia, senders and receivers of international mail and other persons who fail to comply with their obligations and commit offences under the Biosecurity Act 2015 and its subordinate legislation.
16 June 2017
This notice applies to importers and customs agents of fresh produce, fresh cut flowers, plant products for human consumption, aquatic animals and aquatic animal products.
15 June 2017
This notice is of interest to importers of uncooked Australian wild caught prawns exported to Vietnam, processed and reimported to Australia and associated industry participants and retailers.
