17 October 2023
Who does this notice affect?
This notice affects all importers and pet transport agents who intend to import cats and dogs to, or tranship through, Australia from New Zealand.
What has changed?
As of the 1st of November 2023, there will be two versions of health certificates which may be issued for animals exported from New Zealand to Australia:
- A pre-printed export certificate (AUPET9) completed and issued by a Private Veterinarian designated by the Ministry for Primary Industries
- An official assurance certificate (AUPETOA9) completed and issued by a Ministry for Primary Industries Official Veterinarian.
Check the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries’ Cats and Dogs to Australia Overseas Market Access Requirements (OMAR) and website to determine which type of health certificate your pet requires for import to, or travel via, Australia.
Where Babesia canis treatment applies for dogs, both subcutaneous and intramuscular administration routes for imidocarb dipropionate are now acceptable.
Further information
For further information please refer to the departments step by step guide for importing cats and dogs from New Zealand or contact the Animal and Biological Imports Branch via email (imports@aff.gov.au)