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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.
23 August 2018
All clients required to make payments through the department’s Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS) or Post Entry Biosecurity System (PEBS).
Update: This service disruption has now been resolved.
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.
8 June 2017
This notice is of interest to clients of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) who import goods (including air and sea cargo, international mail, food, live animals, plant and plant products) into Australia.
31 May 2017
Importers of fresh stone fruit from the USA under the following tariff codes:
31 May 2017
This notice is of interest to importers of uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers.
The department can now provide detailed risk management measures for marinated prawn products.
25 May 2017
Class 12.1 Onshore Fumigation Approved Arrangements, brokers and importers of perishable plant products (cut flowers, fresh produce and nursery stock).
