Changes to import conditions and import permits for selected goods entering Australia from 16 June 2016

On commencement of the new Biosecurity Act 2015 on 16 June 2016, there will be changes to import conditions and the requirement for import permits for some goods entering Australia.
- An increased number of goods may not require an import permit if importers can meet the specified import conditions on the Australian Government's Biosecurity Import Conditions System (BICON). Goods affected include selected fresh produce, plant products, animal feed, peat, used machinery and tyres.
- Import conditions will change for selected veterinary products.
- Mined fertiliser in bags of 100kg or less will require an import permit.
Details of the changes to import conditions and import permits for specific products are found in the Australian Government's Industry Advice Notice 37-2016 http://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/industry-advice/ian/16/37-2016.
The import conditions for these goods will be updated on BICON on 16 June 2016.
BICON will remain the primary source of information on Australia's import conditions. It will provide the import conditions and requirements including any official certification required from the exporting country's national plant protection organization that an importer must meet.
Visit BICON via http://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/online-services/bicon
For further information please see the IPPC notification at https://www.ippc.int/en/countries/australia/reportingobligation/2016/05/changes-to-import-conditions-for-selected-goods-entering-australia-from-16-june-2016/.