21 June 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo
documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment during this planned
maintenance period.
All shipping agents or operators of maritime conveyances who will be required to report
pre-arrival information during this planned maintenance period.
All clients who will be required to make an online payment during this planned
maintenance period.
All importers of plants, cats and/or dogs who will be required to use the Post Entry
Biosecurity System during this planned maintenance period.
Information
Due to scheduled infrastructure maintenance, the following systems will be
unavailable from 23:30 24 June to 00:30 Friday 25 June 2021 (AEST):
- Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS)
- Maritime Arrivals Reporting System (MARS)
- Online Payment Portal (OPP)
- Post Entry Biosecurity System (PEBS)
Users will be unable to lodge treatment certificates through the BMSB Declaration
and Treatment Certificate Portal during this time.
Action
Clients are advised to avoid using the above listed systems for the duration of the
maintenance period.