http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12Contains Notices to Industry released by AQISAQIS logohttp://www.daff.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0008/665603/aqis.gif170px10pxhttp://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ianDAFF Biosecurity is seeing an increasing number of imported used machines with high levels of Biosecurity Risk Material (BRM). Used machinery can pose a high biosecurity risk if it is contaminated with BRM such as soil, animal or plant material. If machinery arrives in a heavily contaminated state, DAFF Biosecurity can order the machine to be exported from Australia at the importer's or owner's expense.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/21-2012Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:28:55 +1100http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/21-2012Importers, Brokers and Regional Officers are advised that the devitalisation treatment requirement for fresh cut flowers of Campanula spp. (Bellflower, Bluebell) for ornamental purposes has been removed. New information was made available that members of this genus are not readily propagatable and no longer require devitalisation for the end use of cut flowers.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/20-2012Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:02:24 +1100http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/20-2012As part of the reforms to the import pathway for live plants DAFF Biosecurity has made revisions to ICON conditions for nursery stock. These conditions apply from the 27th March 2012. Permits issued from this date will contain these updated requirements however flexibility will be given to importers during the phase in period.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/19-2012Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:04:17 +1100http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/19-2012Further Information for the 2012 QAP Renewal Process - Attachment Ahttp://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/43-2012Fri, 25 May 2012 14:56:45 +1000http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/43-2012Messaging outage between DAFF and Customs 8 pm to Midnight Wednesday 25 January 2012http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/07-2012Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:45:35 +1100http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/07-2012Changes to tailgate inspection requirement for dangerous goods in containershttp://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/41-2012Mon, 21 May 2012 14:28:18 +1000http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/41-2012End of manual AIMS hold directions for Country Action List cargohttp://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/12-2012Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:36:31 +1100http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/12-2012The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) Biosecurity New Zealand has advised DAFF Biosecurity that the 2011-2012 Burnt Pine Longicorn (also known as Arhopalus tristis or Arhopalus ferus) flight season has closed. All timber shipped from New Zealand before midnight on 20 April 2012 must still comply with Condition C8892.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/32-2012Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:19:20 +1000http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/32-2012AIMS is now fully operational after the scheduled systems outage on 17 March and 18 March 2012.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/17-2012Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:14:19 +1100http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/17-2012Changes to treatment requirements of offshore sulphuryl fluoride fumigationhttp://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/42-2012Tue, 22 May 2012 11:51:12 +1000http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/42-2012This notice is to provide customs brokers with information on the impending update to data recording in the Customs Integrated Cargo System (ICS) and the upcoming trial of changed AQIS Entity Identifier (AEI) functionality in the ICS.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/31-2012Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:27:21 +1000http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/31-2012Quarantine Fees and Charging Guidelines (incorporating relevant imported food fees)http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/40-2012Thu, 17 May 2012 14:07:42 +1000http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/40-2012Asian Honeybees - Increased Surveillancehttp://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/05-2012Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:55:55 +1100http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/05-2012Industry Engagement and Biosecurityhttp://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/06-2012Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:40:10 +1100http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/06-2012Changes to the Integrated Cargo System profile for stringed instrumentshttp://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/29-2012Fri, 18 May 2012 12:49:20 +1000http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/29-2012Changes to Timber and Timber Mouldings Import Conditionshttp://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/30-2012Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:20:51 +1000http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/30-2012The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has commenced a project to develop an industry training policy which details the requirements for and delivery of industry training.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/11-2012Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:23:58 +1100http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/11-2012AIMS Outage 7pm to Midnight Friday 20 January 2012http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/04-2012Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:30:31 +1100http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/04-2012Importers of cargo awaiting clearance or document assessment from DAFF officers or systems on Saturday 12 May 2012.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/39-2012Fri, 11 May 2012 14:47:23 +1000http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/39-2012As a result of the 2011-12 fees and charges review for import clearance activities and Seaports Program there will be no increase to the QAP registration fee and no change to the fee-for-service rates for QAP onsite audits. However the current charging approach only recovers the costs associated with the time a DAFF Biosecurity officer spends conducting the onsite audit. The Department is amending its charging policy to ensure the costs of pre-audit and post-audit preparation and administration are recovered. Industry was previously advised of this change through the DAFF Cargo Consultative Committee.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/37-2012Fri, 11 May 2012 11:47:29 +1000http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/37-2012QAPs are approved on an annual basis, coinciding with the financial year. Current approvals for all QAPs will expire on 30 June 2012. QAP operators who wish to continue to operate a QAP in 2012/13 will need to renew their QAP approval.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/36-2012Fri, 11 May 2012 11:46:15 +1000http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/36-2012From 1 July 2012, a number of postcodes that have been used to identify rural areas are being reclassified to reflect current land use patterns. The "fringe rural" classification will be removed leaving two postcode classifications (metropolitan and rural). A number of other locations will now more accurately be classified as metropolitan - no longer requiring rural tailgate inspections. All containers being unpacked in a rural location will continue to be subject to rural tailgate inspection.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/38-2012Fri, 11 May 2012 16:19:41 +1000http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/38-2012North East Regional Office - Relocation of Front Counter Entry Processing Serviceshttp://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/03-2012Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:44:36 +1100http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/03-2012The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) Biosecurity wishes to advise industry that import conditions for new plywood and veneer are changing effective immediately.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/16-2012Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:48:42 +1100http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/16-201215-2012 - AQIS Import Management System (AIMS) unavailable Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 March 2012http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/15-2012Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:28:24 +1100http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/15-2012Update to the Automatic Entry Processing of Commodities Scheme Processes and Outcomes Documenthttp://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/02-2012Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:17:39 +1100http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/02-2012SAC Outage 7pm-midnight tonight Thursday 5 January 2012http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/01-2012Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:55:39 +1100http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/01-2012DAFF Biosecurity is continuing to experience intermittent processing delays.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/28-2012Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:15:21 +1000http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/28-2012The National Seaports Program of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Biosecurity (DAFF Biosecurity) has commenced a six¿month review of Pratique Documentary Clearance. We are seeking your feedback on PDC and encourage you to complete the questionnaire.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/25-2012Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:01:06 +1000http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/25-2012Importers of cargo awaiting clearance or document assessment from DAFF Biosecurity officers for all declaration types may experience processing delays of approximately 1-3 hours.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/26-2012Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:02:00 +1000http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/26-2012Recently, it has been reported that conifers in the genus Larix,are hosts to the pathogen causing Sudden Oak Death. The current import conditions do not address this risk and will be changed to appropriately manage this.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/27-2012Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:42:16 +1000http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/27-2012The issues with the DAFF Biosecurity Email infrastructure have now been resolved. There is a significant backlog of email messages to be entry processed and there may be some delays with document processing for the remainder of Wednesday and Thursday until the backlog is cleared.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/24-2012Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:24:05 +1000http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/24-2012DAFF Biosecurity issues with Email infrastructurehttp://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/23-2012Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:22:36 +1000http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/23-2012DAFF will be consolidating the five existing regional Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service's (AQIS) Import Management System (AIMS) computer servers into one central database.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/10-2012Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:26:01 +1100http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/10-2012DAFF Biosecurity is trialling a risk based inspection regime on a number of case study import plant products. This will enable officers to quickly and easily identify compliant suppliers based on past consignment history. The system will enable officers to release more consignments without inspection, rather than inspecting consignments of negligible risk.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/09-2012Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:22:35 +1100http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/09-2012Importers of cargo who have lodged documents for clearance of cargo report SACs and short form SACs may experience delays today.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/33-2012Wed, 02 May 2012 13:49:21 +1000http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/33-2012Who does this notice affect? Everyone involved in imported goods and shipping.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/34-2012Wed, 02 May 2012 15:41:43 +1000http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/34-2012Who is affected by this notice? This notice affects operators of class 1.2 and 1.3 Quarantine Approved Premises (QAPs) and other personnel who deal with international air cargo and other materials airside, including container terminal operators.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/35-2012Wed, 02 May 2012 15:42:31 +1000http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/35-2012Changes to United Kingdom Phytosanitary Certificateshttp://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/08-2012Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:36:18 +1100http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/08-2012Normal operating hours will be affected over the Easter period. Overtime charges will apply as per the Quarantine Service Fees Determination 2005 for Public Services holidays. For entry processing and other services available over the Easter period please contact your Regional Office prior to 6 April 2012 for booking requirements and applicable fees.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/22-2012Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:34:39 +1000http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/22-2012The Industry Arrangements Reform Program has revised the Quarantine waste management business policy, now titled the Biosecurity waste management business policy. As a result some requirements for the management of biosecurity waste have changed.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/14-2012Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:18:07 +1100http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/14-2012In accordance with the legislation, DAFF Biosecurity will align all quarantine measures on raw and sun dried tobacco by requiring valid import permit for importation.http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/13-2012Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:30:36 +1100http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/13-2012New import conditions for bamboo products - Update to Notice to Industry 69/2011http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/18-2012Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:54:47 +1100http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/12/18-2012