A new biosecurity entry point at Yarraville
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has varied the Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Port of Melbourne) Determination 2019, which sets out the designated biosecurity entry points at the port. The department published a notice about the change on 25 September 2026.
Yarraville 5 in, Yarraville 6 out
A new biosecurity entry point called Yarraville 5 has been added to the determination. It is designated for commercial vessels, inorganic bulk goods, commercial vessel baggage and waste.
At the same time, Yarraville 6 has been removed as a biosecurity entry point from the determination, so vessel and goods movements at Port of Melbourne need to line up with the updated list.
Who needs to pay attention
The notice applies to first point of entry operators, vessel operators, shipping agents, importers, brokers and others. Anyone involved in moving vessels or goods through the port should check the revised arrangements.
Check before you arrive
If a vessel’s arrival at Port of Melbourne is not permitted by the determination, permission from the department must be obtained beforehand. The person in charge of a vessel is also obliged to ensure the vessel complies with the relevant determination.
The department says determinations can be found through the Federal Register of Legislation. Questions can go to biosecurityfirstpoints@aff.gov.au or the department’s general enquiries line on 1800 900 090.
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Source: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
