Public consultation on the topic is closed.
We requested input from people about changes to biosecurity and imported food fees and charges.
We welcomed feedback from stakeholders in all sectors who use the biosecurity system.
This included:
importers
approved arrangement participants
brokers
industry
food compliance agreement participants
conveyance (vessel and aircraft) operators
passengers (international traveller)
general public
academic or research organisations
State or Territory Government, or Defence organisation.
You gave feedback through:
an online survey
written submissions.
11 people responded to the survey.
What you said
The most common themes you raised were:
the need for better service delivery if fees are increased
charges are not consistently applied
support for the fee increase.
We will review and consider your feedback.
The 2025-26 Biosecurity Cost Recovery Implementation Statement and final pricing tables will be published on our website by 1 July 2025.