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24 October 2019
Who does this notice affect?
Industry stakeholders that are associated with imported goods subject to the department’s 2019-20 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) seasonal measures – including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry…
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22 October 2019
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers of mollusc products and associated industry participants and retailers.
What has changed?
This notice is to inform industry that the Department of Agriculture is proposing changes to the existing labelling…
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25 June 2019Who does this notice affect? Importers and brokers of stone fruit and cherries from the United States.What has changed?From the 23rd of June 2019, the department is transitioning stone fruit…
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25 June 2019Who does this notice affect? This notice applies to importers and customs agents of fresh garlic bulbs imported for human consumption.What has changed?From 1 September 2019, all importers of…
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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…
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15 January 2019Who 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.Prosecution detailsA…
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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. We need to…
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Before you importBefore you import goods to Australia, it is important that you understand your responsibilities as an importer and the biosecurity import conditions that may apply to your goods. Complying with these requirements can reduce costly delays and help keep biosecurity risks offshore…
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Latest updateThe 2025-26 BMSB season commences 1 September 2025.Vessel masters will notice a revised SPQ with additional questions designed to improve pest risk assessment. These include:Reporting insect detections from the entire voyage to Australia.Confirming whether the vessel is carrying cargo…
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What's new?Safeguarding Arrangement applications will be open between 28 July 2025 and 30 January 2026.The department has introduced several mandatory and important changes for the 2025-26 BMSB (Brown Marmorated Stink Bug) season.Updates include:Revised application formIntroduction of the mandatory…
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