We have been advised that the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is continuing negotiations with the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) and staff on a new Enterprise Agreement. The CPSU has advised the department of additional work stoppages and bans from Tuesday, 27 September to Saturday, 1 October, 2011. This will affect AQIS and Customs Clearance operations.

Please refer to the attached Notice from AQIS and the detailed action by location from the CPSU.

Further advice notices will be issued to keep you informed of further developments.

Regards