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Before you use BICONYou are encouraged to complete BICON’s eLearning modules to help you use BICON.The Introduction to BICON eLearning module is estimated to take 15 minutes to complete. This module is suitable for the general public and anyone interested in import-related industries.You might…
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Products requiring an import permit are subject to charges as outlined on the department's website.Lodgement of an import permit applicationYou can lodge an electronic import permit application through the Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system. An application charge…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, June 2025If your organisation uses software that requires integration with BICON, you can access the BICON Software Developers Guide which provides the technical interface specifications for this system.DownloadBICON Software…
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In determining whether or not to grant an import permit under the Biosecurity Act 2015 (Act), the Director of Biosecurity or their delegate may have regard to whether the applicant is a fit and proper…
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The importation of some commodities is, by law, subject to the biosecurity conditions outlined in the departments Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system. Some commodities are only allowed into Australia upon the granting of an import permit from the department.Import permit fees apply for…
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Biosecurity Portal
The Biosecurity Portal allows the Australian importing industry to conveniently book and manage inspection bookings in a self-serve online location at any time.
The Portal currently supports all approved arrangements, brokers, importers, as well as freight forwarders, and…
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24 June 2019Who does this notice affect?All clients who will be required to use the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system during this maintenance period. Information Due to scheduled…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, August 2011
Industry Government Working Group on Live Cattle Exports Report to Australian Government Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 26 August 2011.
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Laws you must followWe regulate the live animal export industry to ensure it meets:Australian export legislationthe Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL)importing country requirementsThe export of live animals from Australia is regulated by:Export Control Act 2020Export…
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