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How to import a cat or dog

We regulate the import of cats and dogs into Australia to: protect our agriculture and environment from biosecurity risks protect the health of humans, cats, dogs, and other animals Find out how to import your cat or dog safely. Step by step guides Follow our step by step guides to…
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Self assessed clearance cargo: how we work with industry

Self assessed clearance cargo: how we work with industrySelf assessed clearance (SAC) cargo is described as non-commercial goods (including online purchases) imported into Australia with a value of less than or equal to the Full Import Declaration (FID) threshold. The FID threshold is currently $…
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Living with drought – who can help and how

The best time to prepare for drought is before it happens.There is no “right way” of getting ready for drought but there are people and organisations you can talk to confidentially about your options. They can help you action your drought plan as conditions dry and recover sooner as conditions…
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How to import food into Australia

We regulate food imports into Australia to:protect our environment from biosecurity risksprotect consumers from food safety risks.Follow these steps to make sure you import food that meets these conditions.Check our Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) systemBefore importing food, check if:you can…
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Meat Notice 2009/08: Australian Government Authorised Halal Program - guidelines for the preparation, identification, storage and certification for export of halal red meat and red meat products

NSFS Ref 30 Last notice on this issue: 2004/07 Date of Effect: 01 June 2009 Date of Expiry: Until further notice Contact Officers Operational ContactChristina McPhie Director…
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How to export non-prescribed goods

How to export non-prescribed goods To export non-prescribed goods, you may need to have specific approvals in place before you export a consignment. See the key steps, glossary, and links to relevant information. These will help you understand the requirements for becoming an exporter of non-…
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Post-mortem inspection roles of the Food Safety Meat Assessor (FSMA) in red meat processing establishments

​​Publication details Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, August 2021 This policy seeks to ensure the efficient deployment of departmental FSMAs in a manner enabling inspection activities to be undertaken consistent with the Australian Standard for the Hygienic Production and…
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Meat Notice 2016-07 - Managing animal welfare concerns at export registered red meat and pork slaughtering establishments

​Issue Date: 29 November 2016 Contact Officers: Mac Tawadros A/g Director Food Safety, Animal Health and Welfare Unit 02 6272 4924 Category: Refining and reinforcement of existing…
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Living with drought – how your accountant can help

Farming is a business, and drought is one of the many risks farmers face. Check out our short video and case study below about Bundaberg farmer Joe Lyons and how his accountant helps his family business prepare for and manage through drought. You can also find other resources to help you prepare…
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2008–12 - imported cargo processing, a DAFF time release study

​​​​​​​​Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2012This study examines the time efficiency of the department's intervention on imported cargo. Specifically, it investigates the referral-to-…
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