11 December 2025
Who does this notice affect?
Biosecurity industry participants and accredited persons operating under approved arrangement class 19.
What has changed?
From 11 December 2025 class 19 accredited persons will be able to amend approved arrangement locations, for directions generated under approved arrangement class 19, without impacting the cargo status in the Integrated Cargo System (ICS). Location amendments will no longer generate an ICS major amendment direction or biosecurity held status.
Following a location amendment under approved arrangement class 19, a new direction will be issued and accredited persons will no longer need to contact the department.
Further information
For additional information please email Class19@aff.gov.au.