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The Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) season Industry information sessions

Effective from 1 August 2023

The department is delivering three industry information sessions covering the upcoming BMSB seasonal measures. BMSB measures will apply to certain goods shipped to Australia as sea cargo between 1 September and 30 April inclusive.

Two sessions will provide information on BMSB seasonal measures for goods being imported, shipped, or treated during the BMSB risk season.

One session will be targeted to Master Consolidators responsible for lodging declarations for LCL/FAK containers subject to BMSB seasonal pest holds. 

Details and a link to register are included in the table below:

BMSB Information Session 1 – Virtual Event

Location: Microsoft Teams
Date: 7 August 2023
Time: 1.00 pm to 2:00 pm AEST
Registration required by: 6 August 2023
Register for session here

BMSB Information Session 2 – Virtual Event

Location: Microsoft Teams
Date: 10 August 2023
Time: 12.00 pm to 1:00 pm AEST
Registration required by: 9 August 2023
Register for session here

Master Consolidator Information Session - Virtual Event

Location: Microsoft Teams
Date: 15 August 2023
Time: 1 pm to 2 pm AEST
Registration required by: 15 August 2023
Register for session here

Who does this alert affect:
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries - including vessel masters, freight forwarders, Master Consolidators, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, and principal agents - associated with importing goods that require increased intervention during the BMSB risk season.

Further information:
For further information regarding BMSB seasonal measures, visit our BMSB webpage.

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

This Alert applies to the following Cases: