Who does this notice affect?
All clients required to use the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system during this planned maintenance period.
Information
The department is conducting I.T. infrastructure maintenance from 23:00 Sunday 14 November to 03:00 Monday 15 November 2021 (AEDT).
BICON will still be available during this time, however the below operations may be impacted for periods ranging 15-60 minutes during the above maintenance window:
- Create new import permit applications
- Access help files and other documents
- Account management such as password resets, creating new accounts or joining existing accounts
The following functions will continue to be available:
- Search and review of biosecurity import conditions
- Submission of previously drafted import permit applications
BICON users will not receive system emails. Emails will queue and be sent at the conclusion of the maintenance period.
Action
Users are advised to avoid applying for import permits during this planned maintenance period.