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25 January 2019 Who does this notice affect?All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment during this planned…
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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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21 January 2019Who does this notice affect?All clients required to use the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) System during this planned maintenance period.All importers and customs…
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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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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.
Examples of events that…
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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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