Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – Dec 2024 / Jan 2025 Holiday Shut Down Operating Hours

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has issued Import Industry Advice Notice 288-2024 advising of the December 2024 / January 2025 Holiday Shut Down Operating Hours

What has changed?

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Canberra Office will cease operations from close of business on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and will re-open at the commencement of business on Thursday 2 January 2025.

Further information

The Canberra switchboard will cease operations from close of business Tuesday 24 December 2024 until the commencement of business on Thursday 2 January 2025.

The Department’s general enquiries line (1800 900 090) will not operate during the periods noted as ‘Closed’ in the table below.

Self-Assessed Clearance assessment services will operate as normal over the shutdown period.

Department regulatory services available during this period are outlined in the table HERE

Members should make themselves fully aware of the options available and timeframes that are noted

To ensure you remain updated on these changes, we recommend registering to receive BICON alerts and Import Industry Advice Notices.