08 December 2025

Who does this notice affect?

Approved arrangements operators who will be required to view and/or update details of their Approved Arrangement via the Approved Arrangement Management Product (AAMP).

Information

Due to scheduled system maintenance, AAMP will be unavailable between 20:00 to 23:30 Friday 12 December 2025 (AEDT).

Action

Clients are advised to await the completion of this maintenance period before attempting to access this service.

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) provides the Animalplan Secretariat, working closely with the Steering Committee and stakeholders to support the implementation of

This report lists food that has recently failed under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS).

Data for the fails in this report and previous reports are available from this link - Imported Food Inspection Scheme - monthly failing food reports - Dataset - data.gov.au.

We are partnering with First Nations peoples to co-create culturally grounded approaches to drought and climate challenges—through economic participation, caring for Country, and strengthening cultural and community connections.

First Nations peoples have cared for land, water, and sea Country for over 65,000 years, including during dry times. Their deep knowledge of land, water, and seasonal cycles, built over thousands of years, can help guide sustainable ways to deal with climate challenges.

3 December 2025

Who does this notice affect?

All Self-Assessed Clearance (SAC) clients/brokers/reporters who receive DoNotReply@aff.gov.au emails from the Biosecurity Integrated Information System (BIIS) Import Management System (IMS).

What has changed?

From 27 February 2026, the email address used by BIIS to send automated system notifications will change.

01 December 2025

Who does this notice affect?

All internal and external stakeholders who may require Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regulatory services during the December 2025 -January 2026 Christmas holiday period.

What has changed?

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Canberra Office will cease operations from close of business on Wednesday 24 December 2025 and will re-open at the commencement of business on Friday 2 January 2026.

28 November 2025

Who does this notice affect?

All Biosecurity Industry Participants subscribed to receive Import Industry Advice Notice notifications from the department.

All Biosecurity Industry Participants who utilise / engage with the departments import-related IT systems for the management of imported cargo, conveyances and inspection booking services, including those who subscribe to receive email notifications for departmental Import Industry Advice Notices.