09-2026: Finalisation and Upcoming Publication of the Cargo Scheduling Policy

Source: Australia Government Statements – Agriculture

16 January 2026

Who does this notice affect?

Importers, brokers, operators of approved arrangement sites and biosecurity entry points managing goods subject to biosecurity and/or imported food inspection.

What has changed?

Following industry engagement between May 2024 and August 2025, the department has finalised the Cargo Scheduling Policy (the policy, formerly: Scheduling arrangements for imported cargo inspections policy).

All feedback received…