25 June 2020

Who does this notice affect?

All clients attempting to submit access invoices using the Department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system during this planned maintenance period.

All shipping agents or operators of maritime conveyances who will be required to report pre-arrival information during this planned outage.

All clients who will be required to make an online payment during this planned outage period.

25 June 2020

25 June 2020

Who does this notice affect?

Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principle agents and master consolidators—associated with importing goods that require increased intervention during the  2020-21 BMSB risk season.

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25 June 2020

Who does this notice affect?

Importers of animals, biological and animal-based goods.

This temporary change relates to the import of goods where there is currently a reliance on original paper health certificates (HCs). It does not apply to imports of goods where exporting countries already provide original HCs in electronic format.

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the movement of airfreight and courier mail in multiple countries.

24 June 2020

Who does this notice affect?

All importers and exporters (including Customs Brokers) who receive services from the department and have outstanding debts on their account.

What has changed?

The department recognises that some customers may be affected by recent natural disasters or COVID-19. These customers may be facing financial hardship and experience difficulties in paying overdue debts.

Publication details

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry June 2024

Exporters wanting to receive a quota certificate under the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) for export of eligible goods to Indonesia, must use one of the below forms when applying to the department’s Quota Administration Unit. Eligible goods include carrots, citrus, feed grains, live male cattle, or potatoes.

23 June 2020

Purpose

This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) provides information to assist Australian exporters of food and edible agricultural products to respond to requests from China for guarantees their exports are safe and free from COVID-19.

24 June 2020

Who does this notice affect?

Importers of horticultural fresh produce, cut flowers, plants and other plant-based commodities.

This temporary change is relevant to the use of original paper phytosanitary certificates (PCs). It does not apply to countries that already provide original PCs in electronic format, for example, ePhytos or eCerts.

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the movement of airfreight and courier mail in multiple countries.