2026-27 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) season industry information session

Second session added

Further to last weeks member notice regarding the 2026-27 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) season, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have received further advice from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), via Import Industry Advice Notice 141-2026.

in response to industry feedback, DAFF has added a second industry information session covering the BMSB seasonal measures applying to certain goods shipped to Australia as sea cargo between 1 September 2026 and 30 April 2027 inclusive.

The sessions will cover goods being imported, shipped or treated during the BMSB risk season.

BMSB Information Session One – Virtual Event

Location: Microsoft Teams
Date: 12 August 2026
Time: 10.30am to 11.30am AEST

Join session HERE

BMSB Information Session Two – Virtual Event – NEW

Location: Microsoft Teams
Date: 20 August 2026
Time: 1.00pm to 2.00pm AEST

Join session HERE

Members now have the option of attending either session and are encouraged to select the date and time most suitable to their operations.

For further information, members are encouraged to refer directly to Import Industry Advice Notice 141-2026 as published by DAFF, or visit the BMSB webpage: agriculture.gov.au/bmsb

Any enquiries or questions regarding the information sessions can be directed via email to hpp@aff.gov.au