28 February 2025

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.

Information

Start time: 

As of: 07:55 Friday 28 February 2025 (AEDT).

The Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS) is currently experiencing an unplanned service disruption. As a result, clients may experience error messages when attempting to lodge imported cargo documentation. 

Action

This issue is being investigated as a priority and the department will advise once resolved.

The department apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Import industry Advice Notices are available from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry website

at: www.agriculture.gov.au/iian