6 December 2024Who does this notice affect?These changes will affect external stakeholders that deal with the presentation and treatment of oversize tyres at first point of entry and class 1.1 approved arrangement premises.What has changed?On 1 February 2025, the following new requirements for onshore management of oversize tyres will come into effect.The department will only accept presentation of oversize tyres where commercially made, industry standard wheel chocks appropriate for the dimensions of the tyre and free from damage are used.All standing water in tyres, regardless of depth, will now need to be treated by a qualified pesticide operator with commercial grade residual surface spray (non-aerosol).BackgroundThese changes have been made due to a recent review of the work procedures for inspecting oversize tyre and has led to these two recommendations to change the way oversize tyres are presented and treated.Oversize tyres require inspection on arrival into Australia and need to be presented in a way that is safe. Due to the size and weight of oversize tyres, it is imperative they are secured in a safe manner with appropriate equipment. Assessment of the oversize tyre inspection process has determined that the currently allowed use of wooden chocks when presenting oversize tyres presents an unacceptable safety risk.Previously, the department has allowed standing water in oversize tyres with a depth less than 25mm to be treated with household aerosol surface spray by AA staff. The review has found this procedure to be ineffective and unsafe. Treatment of all standing water in tyres regardless of depth by a qualified pesticide operator with commercial grade residual surface spray (non-aerosol) will now be required.We would like to thank all class 1.1 AA operators who submitted feedback in the consultation phase.Further informationFor any further information on the changes, please contact the Sea Cargo policy team at Seacargopolicy@aff.gov.au