Live Animal Export Advisory Notices

Export advisory notices

We use export advisory notices (EANs) as a notification tool for live animal and animal reproductive material exports.

EANs provide information on:

  • upcoming changes that may impact live export process or standards
  • recently implemented regulatory changes
  • items open for consultation
  • other information or notifications.

We publish any ongoing requirements on relevant web pages.

Latest notices

NumberTitle
2025-062025-26 Live Animal Exports Cost Recovery Implementation Statement Consultation
2025-05Exports of sheep and goats to Malaysia leading into Korban 2025
2025-04Live Animal Exports Cost Recovery arrangement: financial performance 2023-24
2025-03Publication of new application forms for livestock export licences, approved arrangements, approved export programs and registered establishments
2025-02Commencement of 2025 amendments to the Export Control Rules
2025-01Publication of reformatted version of the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock 3.3

To access EANs issued prior to 2023 see the National Library of Australia’s TROVE archive.

NumberTitle
2024-19Live Animal Exports general enquiries phone line over the Christmas period
2024-18Commencement of the property of origin policy for livestock exports
2024-17Commencement of amended ASEL 3.3 standards for registered establishments
2024-16Have Your Say on regulatory service delivery and stakeholder engagement
2024-152024-25 Live Animal Exports Cost Recovery Implementation Statement Publication
2024-14Independent observer deployment criteria and exporter responsibilities
2024-13Routine removal of outdated export advisory notices
2024-12Policy for ‘Stock on hand’ in registered establishments for livestock exports
2024-11Update: Consultation extended – renewed Australian Animal Welfare Strategy
2024-10Exports of sheep and goats to Malaysia leading into Korban 2024
2024-092024-25 Live Animal Exports Cost Recovery Implementation Statements
2024-08Submissions Process – renewed Australian Animal Welfare Strategy
2024-07Publication of new contingency plan policy for livestock consignments to the Middle East
2024-06Commencement of certain ASEL 3.3 standards on 3 April 2024
2024-05Public consultation on the renewed Australian Animal Welfare Strategy
2024-04Upcoming Micor user account audit
2024-03Public consultation further extended on stage 2 of the ESCAS review
2024-02Have your say on proposed amendments to the Export Control Rules
2024-01Public consultation extended on stage 2 of the ESCAS review
2023-27Changes to Accredited Veterinarian record-keeping requirements and show cause notice periods
2023-26Implementation of amendments to the Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021
2023-25Policy for animal identification in laboratory test reports
2023-24Live Animal Exports general enquiries phone line over the Christmas period
2023-23Public consultation extended on stage 2 of the ESCAS review
2023-22Publication of new livestock application forms
2023-21Publication of the updated Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock version 3.3
2023-20Minor update to the performance management and compliance guidelines for approved arrangements
2023-19Update on independent observer deployments to the Middle East
2023-18Have your say on the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System
2023-17ASEL Laboratory Test Reports
2023-16Title Consultation on the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) review
2023-15Implementation approach for upcoming Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock version 3.3
2023-14Pause on independent observer deployments to the Middle East
2023-13Publication of updated livestock application forms for export permits and health certificates
2023-12Update to alternative minimum pen space allocation policy
2023-11Publication of guidance on pre-export documentation requirements
2023-10Public consultation extended on the 2023 update of the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock
2023-09Proposed commencement of routine audits of Accredited Veterinarians (AAV)
2023-082023-24 Live Animal Export – Export Price Increase
2023-07Public consultation on the 2023 update of the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock
2023-06Exports of sheep and goats to Malaysia leading into Korban 2023
2023-052023 amendments to the Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021 – Northern Hemisphere summer conditions
2023-04Have your say on the phase out of live sheep exports by sea
2023-03Live Animal Exports Cost Recovery Implementation Statement
2023-02Inspector General of Animal Welfare: Consultation Paper
2023-01Have your say on the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS)

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Previously we used EANs to inform stakeholders of regulatory requirements. We are continuing to move information from EANs that are still current onto our website. As we move this information to the relevant location, we will update this list.

NumberTitle
2020-25ESCAS auditing requirements – Livestock Global Assurance Program (LGAP)
2020-06ESCAS Auditing Requirements – COVID-19 Restrictions
2018-01Amendments to ESCAS auditor guidelines, template and summary
2017-10Independent auditing requirements for ESCAS
2017-07Independent Performance Audit Report Exporter Checklist
2017-05Infrequently used supply chains and facilities
2017-04Requirement for an ESCAS Supply Chain Management Plan
2017-03Additional auditing requirements for ESCAS
2015-10ESCAS Control and Traceability Standard and Audit Requirements for Vietnam Supply Chains
2015-08Administrative changes to the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (Accounting and Traceability Declaration)
2015-07ESCAS Across International borders
2015-06Revised risk-based auditing requirements for ESCAS
2014-16Legislative changes to the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System application and assessment process
2014-01Administrative changes to the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System
2012-12Further Guidance on ESCAS Requirements for Initial and Performance Audit Reports - Sheep and Goats
2012-11Further Guidance on ESCAS Requirements for Initial and Performance Audit Reports - Cattle and Buffalo
2012-07Contingency Plans for Escaped Livestock

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Market access notices

We use market access notices (MANs) to inform stakeholders of market access information related to live animal and animal reproductive exports.

MANs may contain information:

  • relevant to specific export markets
  • on market sensitivities
  • on changes to requirements.

MANs contain on-going information and we will update previous notices as required. A current list is maintained on the Manual of Importing Country Requirements (Micor).

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