28 November 2023
Who does this notice affect?
All clients required to use the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions System (BICON) during this planned maintenance period.
All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment during this planned maintenance period.
All shipping agents or operators of maritime conveyances who will be required to report pre-arrival information during this planned maintenance period.
Information
Due to scheduled infrastructure maintenance, the below systems may experience a brief service disruption from 22:00 Saturday 02 December to 01:00 Sunday 03 December 2023 (AEDT):
- Biosecurity Import Conditions System (BICON)
- Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS)
- Maritime and Aircraft Reporting System (MARS)
Action
Clients are advised to await the completion of this maintenance period before attempting to access this service.