Attention
Industry stakeholders, including commercial importers and brokers importing consignments of food.
Purpose
To advise stakeholders that revised draft arrangements for scheduling imported cargo inspections are now available for comment through the department's 'Have Your Say' platform.
Key points
Draft Policy
The Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry has established scheduling arrangements for cargo inspections based on the volume and type of cargo that an approved arrangement or third-party premises (site) may handle.
The proposed arrangements include:
Standard appointment
- A single appointment for an individual consignment only.
Group appointment
- A single appointment for multiple consignments or inspections.
Recurring appointment (formerly manned depots and permanent arrangements)
- A regularly scheduled appointment for multiple consignments.
- A voluntary arrangement available for entities handling significant volumes of consignments.
- Appointment frequency may range from a weekly, full or part day attendance, to the allocation of multiple departmental officers, on one or multiple days per week.
Consultation
The draft policy is available for comment via the departments 'Have Your Say' platform. The survey will close on 8th August 2025.
The department will be holding a number of information sessions for industry, including:
Melbourne
Monday, 14 July 2025, 10:00 to 11:30
Clocktower Centre
750 Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039.
Register now
Sydney
Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 10:00 to 11:30
Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach
2 Princess St, Brighton-Le-Sands NSW 2216.
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Brisbane
Thursday, 17 July 2025, 10:00 to 11:30
Novotel Brisbane Airport
6/8 The Cct, Brisbane Airport QLD 4008.
Register now
Teams Live Event 1
Monday, 21 July 2025, 14:00 to 15:00 AEST
Tuesday, 23 July, 15:00 to 16:00 AEST.
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You must register to attend these events.
More information
Industry participants requesting further information can contact the department at cargooperationssurvey@aff.gov.au.