101-2019 - Changes to the clearance of stone fruit and cherries from the United States of America
25 June 2019
Who does this notice affect?
Importers and brokers of stone fruit and cherries from the United States.
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100-2019 - Changes to import conditions for fresh garlic bulbs for human consumption, to take effect 1 September 2019
25 June 2019
Who does this notice affect?
This notice applies to importers and customs agents of fresh garlic bulbs imported for human consumption.
09-2019 - Offshore Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Treatment Providers Scheme: reinstatement of Italian heat treatment providers
25 January 2019
Who does this notice affect?
Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers—associated with importing goods that require BMSB treatment during the BMSB risk season (goods shipped between 1 September 2018 and 30 April 2019 inclusive).
08-2019 - BICON, COLS, EXDOC, MARS and PEBS - Unavailable from 00:00 to 02:00 Friday 25 January 2019 (AEDT)
21 January 2019
Who does this notice affect?
All clients required to use the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) System during this planned maintenance period.
07-2019 - Recent prosecution for failing to comply with departmental directions
15 January 2019
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of goods that are subject to biosecurity control and who receive directions from the department to manage or deal with those goods.
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Actions taken by the Secretary in January to June 2010
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What is biosecurity?
Biosecurity protects Australia’s plant, animal and human health by reducing the risk of unwanted pests and diseases arriving and establishing in the country.
How to import goods to Australia
Before you import
Before you import goods to Australia, it is important that you understand your responsibilities as an importer and the import conditions that may apply to your goods. Complying with these requirements can reduce costly delays and help keep biosecurity risks offshore.
Exhibitions, sporting, cultural and other events
If you are staging or participating in an event where you need to bring equipment to Australia on a temporary basis, then you need to organise clearance with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) and the Department of Home Affairs.