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 noti​ce. 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.

Date of issue: 08 January 2020

Date of effect: Immediate

Reference Number: MAA 2020-01

Attention:

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.

Date of issue: 08 January 2020

Date of effect: Immediate

Reference Number: MAA 2020-01

Attention:

6 January 2020

Who does this notice affect?

All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment during this planned outage.

All importers of plants, cats and/or dogs who will be required to use the Post Entry Biosecurity System during this planned outage period.

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

The Department of Agriculture is aware that many levy payers in the community, and their families and businesses, have been threatened or adversely affected by recent bushfires.

We appreciate that you may not be able to contact us or pay outstanding debts at this time.

The department has taken steps to allow levy payers affected by these events to focus on their more immediate concerns. We will assess, case by case, requests for additional time to lodge returns and/or deal with outstanding payments.

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24 December 2019

The information in this Notice has been superseded by IAN 106-2020

Who does this notice affect?

Yacht operators and their agents.

24 December 2019

Who does this notice affect?

Operators and other entities at first points of entry (FPOE) including aircraft and vessel operators, airport and port operators, importers, brokers, airlines and shipping agents.

What has changed?

New FPOE determinations have been made, replacing transitional determinations previously in place at 13 ports and airports. The ports and airports with new determinations are: