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Publication of the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock version 3.3

  • Statement
  • Live animal exports
ASEL 3.3 introduces changes to maintain or improve animal health and welfare outcomes, update definitions and improve clarity and usability of the…
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Independent panel delivers report on phase out of live sheep exports by sea

  • Statement
  • Live animal exports
Today the independent panel submitted its report to Senator the Hon Murray Watt for the government’s consideration.
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Thorny end for cactus racket

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
Three individuals have been penalised after an attempt to import succulents was intercepted by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
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Indonesian authorities lift trade restrictions on live cattle and buffalo exports from Australia

  • Statement
  • Biosecurity
The Department has reached an agreement with the Indonesian Agriculture and Quarantine Agency that its suspensions and restrictions on live cattle…
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Statement on reported breaches of ESCAS in Oman

  • Statement
  • Live animal exports
The Department takes any allegation of non-compliance with Australia’s Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) seriously and is continuing to…
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Determination on the question of prosecution of Amber Heard

  • Statement
  • Biosecurity
Prosecution action will not be taken against actress Amber Heard over allegations related to her sentencing for the illegal import of two dogs into…
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Suspension of live cattle and buffalo exports to Malaysia

  • Statement
  • Live animal exports
The Department has been advised that Malaysia has temporarily suspended live cattle and buffalo exports from Australia.
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The detection of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in Australian cattle exported to Indonesia

  • Statement
  • Biosecurity
The Department has been advised by the Indonesian Agriculture and Quarantine Agency that LSD has been detected in a small number of Australian cattle…
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Update from the independent panel consulting on the phase out of live sheep exports by sea

  • Statement
  • Live animal exports
Consultation to help inform how and when to phase out live sheep exports by sea has largely been completed.
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Have your say on live animal export standards

  • Media release
  • Live animal exports
Public consultation on the 2023 update of the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL) is now open.
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4,100 have their say on phase-out of live sheep export by sea

  • Statement
  • Live animal exports
The independent panel appointed to consult with stakeholders on the phase-out of live sheep exports by sea will complete its public consultations…
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry statement on allegations of non-compliance with the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System in Oman

  • Statement
  • Live animal exports
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry received initial allegations from Animals Australia on the evening of Sunday 28 May 2023 of non…
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Release of the final report for the prawn risk review

  • Statement
  • Imports
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) takes the biosecurity risks associated with imported prawns seriously.
World Veterinary Day

Celebrating the diversity of our vets on World Veterinary Day

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  • Animals
The department is the largest public sector employer of veterinarians in Australia.