Biosecurity Industry Reporting Industry Session

Tuesday 5 May & Wednesday 6 May 2026
 

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) members are invited to attend one of two upcoming online workshops hosted by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) as part of the Simplified Targeting and Enhanced Processing Systems (STEPS) Program.

These sessions are tailored for Approved Arrangement Class 19 accredited persons and will focus on enhancements to the Biosecurity Industry Reporting tool — with a particular emphasis on the new fee reporting functionality.

DAFF will provide a live demonstration of the updated features and is actively seeking feedback from industry to ensure the tool meets operational needs.

This is a valuable opportunity for members to help shape the next phase of development and ensure the system delivers practical benefits for frontline users.

Session Details:

Session 1
Tuesday, 5 May 2026
11:00am (AEST)
Join via Microsoft Teams HERE
Meeting ID: 485 457 745 752 74
Passcode: N7D6s5uT
 
Session 2
Wednesday, 6 May 2026
11:00am (AEST)
Join via Microsoft Teams HERE
Meeting ID: 491 971 169 265 3
Passcode: y3d7ue9H

Members are welcome to attend either session. 
 
About Biosecurity Industry Reporting

The Biosecurity Industry Reporting capability provides industry with improved visibility of in-progress entries referred to the department. The system enables users to access consignment-specific information, historical data and search functionality using a specific entry reference.

Cargo Status Report
The Cargo Status report includes two reporting pages:

1. Cargo Status

• Focused on a single entry
• Provides a process summary, including directions issued and their status
• Includes details where biosecurity risk material has been identified

• Displays all in-progress entries referred to the department for a brokerage
• Provides details including importer, intervention type, directions applied and entry information
• Includes visibility of entries against estimated arrival dates and lodgement timelines

• Inspection fees
• Processing fees
• Other charges associated with biosecurity interventions

• Accurately account for regulatory charges
• Improve operational efficiency
• Reduce unexpected costs or miscommunication regarding intervention-related fees

• A breakdown of entries lodged under AA Class 19.2
• Identification of lodgement errors
• Visibility of entries that were eligible for AA Class 19.2 but assessed by the department

This enhanced visibility allows industry to make more informed operational decisions and may support increased uptake of AA Class 19.2 where appropriate.
 
Access Enhancements
Access to Biosecurity Industry Reporting has been enhanced and is now available to users authenticated via myID and email-based access.

These improvements form part of the department's Simplified Targeting and Enhanced Processing Systems (STEPS) Program, delivering on commitments to improve consignment visibility and transparency for industry.
 
FTA encourages members who interact with DAFF's processes to attend one of the sessions to better understand how these reporting tools can support operational efficiency and compliance.