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News items provide general information about BICON. Typically these will be system notices, information about communication activities or upcoming import condition changes.
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BICON Issue: Unplanned connectivity issue
Effective: 22 June 2016 to 23 June 2016
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources wishes to advise that the users of the BICON systemmay experience issues when attempting to retrieve invoices, permits or other attachments. Users may also notice a delay in the submission of new perm ...
Planned system maintenance
Effective: 10 June 2016 to 11 June 2016
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources will be performing maintenance of its internal IT systems from8:00pm (AEDT) Friday 10 June to 2:00am (AEDT) Saturday 11 June 2016. BICON will be available during this time. However,&nb ...
BICON system outage to support implementation of Biosecurity Act
Effective: 7 June 2016 to 15 June 2016
The BICON system will not be available for industry clients and the public from 7.00pm AEST on the 15th of June 2016 until 6.00am AEST on the 16th of June 2016 to facilitate changes for the implementation of the new Biosecurity Act. The department ad ...
Changes to import conditions from 16 June 2016
Effective: 1 June 2016 to 15 June 2016
With the commencement of the new Biosecurity Act 2015 on 16 June 2016, importers are advised of upcoming changes to import conditions and permits. These changes include: an increased number of selected goods that can enter Australia without an impor ...
Seeking views on the draft determination for imported goods
Effective: 30 March 2016 to 17 May 2016
Seeking views on the draft determination for imported goods Public consultation is now open for the draft Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2016 and will close 17 May 2016. Information on the new Biosecurit ...
Introduction to the Biosecurity Act Interactive Learning tool is now available
Effective: 30 March 2016 to 16 June 2016
Introduction to the Biosecurity ActInteractive Learning tool is now available To support implementation of the Biosecurity Act 2015, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has released an interactive learning tool to help clients and stake ...
Biosecurity Legislation Information Sessions
Effective: 11 March 2016 to 6 April 2016
Biosecurity Legislation Information Sessions Did you know that the Quarantine Act 1908 is being replaced by the Biosecurity Act 2015 from 16 June 2016? Here’s your opportunity to find out what it’s all about and what will cha ...
BICON System Maintenance 20 February 2016
Effective: 18 February 2016 to 20 February 2016
The BICON system will be undergoing routine maintenance between 9:00AM and 5:00PM (AEST) on Saturday 20th February 2016. Users may experience intermittent issues when connecting to the BICON website. It is recommended that you do not attempt to submi ...
Planned system maintenance
Effective: 11 February 2016 to 13 February 2016
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources will be performing maintenance of its internal IT systems from8:00pm (AEDT) Friday 12 February to 2:00am (AEDT) Saturday 13 February. BICON will be available during this time. However, ...
Planned system maintenance
Effective: 29 January 2016 to 30 January 2016
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources will be performing maintenance of its internal IT systems from 8pm (AEDT) Friday29 January to 4.30am (AEDT) Saturday 30 January. BICON will be available during this time. However, ...