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When entering an Australian port, international vessels must comply with the:
Biosecurity Act 2015
First Point of Entry Biosecurity Determinations.
Vessels must arrive at a first point of entry (FPOE) unless we grant prior approval to arrive at a non-first point of entry. Find out about:…
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All travellers coming to Australia must be aware of Australia’s strict biosecurity requirements and the penalties for not complying with those requirements.In accordance with the Biosecurity Act 2015 and the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, a biosecurity officer can give…
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This page outlines the information that must be included with an application to import various types of animal feed.Production questionnairesTo import animal feed product, you will need to ask relevant persons to complete our production questionnaires. You will then need to submit the…
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Vessels entering Australian territory must comply with requirements under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
Australian legislative requirements
Under the Act, aircraft and vessels (including those from Australia) become subject to biosecurity control upon entering 12 nautical miles of the Australian…
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16 February 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is for all airlines, freight forwarders, pet transport companies, and importers of cats and dogs to Australia from countries other than New Zealand and Norfolk Island.
What has changed?
COVID-19 impact on Cat and Dog imports to Australia…
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14 March 2018Who does this notice affect?Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers—associated with importing LCL containerised goods from…
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22 November 2012
A non-regulated analysis of existing policy
Why was this analysis undertaken?
Australia is undertaking this risk analysis in response to formal market access requests for fresh lychee fruit from Taiwan and Vietnam in 2003. Lychees are Taiwan’s and Vietnam’s top…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry manages requirements for the approved arrangement (AA) that an establishment must have in place to be export registered. Keep reading for more information on AAs, and also make sure that you check out our short videos on the ‘Seafood video…
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If you want to bring your cat or dog to Australia, you may need to apply for an import permit. Cats and dogs from some countries or territories do not need a permit.Read the right step-by-step guide for importing your cat or dog.Before you startYou will need to allow at least 6 months to complete…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 29 November 2023, widespread showers and thunderstorms resulted in flash flooding and significant damage in eastern parts of the country.
These falls will likely provide sufficient soil moisture to…
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