DAFF - ISN : 233-2026 *Cancelled* Scheduled Service Disruption: Wednesday 04 November to Thursday 05 November 2026 - Multiple Systems

Wednesday, November 4, 2026


04 November 2026

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.

All shipping agents or operators of maritime conveyances who will be required to report pre-arrival information.

All clients who will be required to make an online payment to the department.

All importers of plants, cats and/or dogs who will be required to use the Post Entry Biosecurity System (PEBS).

Information

This scheduled infrastructure maintenance has now been postponed. As a result, there will no longer be a service disruption to the following systems during the dates and times previously advised:

  • Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS)
  • Cargo Online Lodgement System Business to Government (COLSB2G)
  • Maritime and Aircraft Reporting System (MARS)
  • Online Payment Service (OPS)
  • PEBS

Action

No action required. The department will advise of the rescheduled infrastructure maintenance and associated disruption window once confirmed.