24/07/2023
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, Master Consolidators, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, and principal agents— associated with importing goods that require increased intervention during the BMSB risk season.
What has changed?
The department is delivering three industry information sessions covering the upcoming BMSB seasonal measures.
BMSB measures will apply to certain goods shipped to Australia as sea cargo between 1 September and 30 April inclusive.
Two sessions will provide information on BMSB seasonal measures for goods being imported, shipped, or treated during the BMSB risk season.
One session will be targeted to Master Consolidators responsible for lodging declarations for LCL/FAK containers subject to BMSB seasonal pest holds.
Information sessions
The department will host three online sessions as listed below. Due to limited numbers for each session, please only register for the online session you are likely to attend:
Details and a link to register are included in the table below.
BMSB information sessions
| BMSB Information Session 1 – Virtual Event | Location: Microsoft Teams Date: 7 August 2023 Time: 1.00 pm to 2:00 pm AEST Registration required by: 6 August 2023 Register for session here. |
| BMSB Information Session 2 – Virtual Event | Location: Microsoft Teams Date: 10 August 2023 Time: 12.00 pm to 1:00 pm AEST Registration required by: 9 August 2023 Register for session here. |
Master Consolidator information sessions
| Master Consolidator Information Session - Virtual Event | Location: Microsoft Teams Date: 16 August 2023 Time: 1 pm to 2 pm AEST Registration required by: 15 August 2023 Register for session here. |
Further information
For further information regarding BMSB seasonal measures, visit our BMSB webpage: agriculture.gov.au/bmsb
Any enquiries or questions regarding the information sessions can be directed via email to spp@aff.gov.au.