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16 June 2025Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers who have imported or plan to import goods containing or derived from foot- and-mouth disease (FMD)-susceptible species (including cattle, sheep, pigs, deer, giraffe, elephants, camelids (alpacas, llamas and camel)) to Australia from…
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All imports of live laboratory animals require an import permit. Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis. In some instances, import permit applications may need to be referred to external agencies or other government departments for additional expert advice.It is the importer's…
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The Southern Ocean surrounds the continent of Antarctica and is clearly delimited by the Antarctic Convergence (or Polar Front), which is formed where cold Antarctic waters meet warmer waters to the…
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Animals coming into Australia must spend time at specially equipped biosecurity stations to ensure they are free of disease before being released. Fees are charged by the biosecurity station for housing…
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DownloadList of Overseas Authorities for live cats and dogs (PDF 217 KB) List of Overseas Authorities for live cats and dogs (DOCX 168 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.
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31 August 2023
Who does this notice affect?
All vessel owners, operators, masters, and shipping agents who represent international cruise vessels in preparing for arrival in Australian territory and providing pre-arrival reporting.
What has changed?
Revised Live Plant Conveyance Log form
The…
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Laws you must followWe regulate the live animal export industry to ensure it meets:Australian export legislationthe Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL)importing country requirementsThe export of live animals from Australia is regulated by:Export Control Act 2020Export…
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Brisbane City Council – Keep Moreton Island (Mulgumpin) Cane Toad FreeKeeping Moreton Island Cane Toad Free is no easy task. But that hasn’t stopped Brisbane City Council and their partners from doing just that.More than 170,000 people visit the island via boat or barge each year, increasing the…
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DownloadList of permitted live freshwater ornamental fish (PDF 384 KB)List of permitted live freshwater ornamental fish (DOCX 264 MB)List of permitted live marine ornamental fish (PDF 431 KB)List of permitted live marine ornamental fish (DOCX 264 MB)If you have difficulty accessing these files,…
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7 August 2024We invite you to comment on the draft review by 5:00 pm AEST, 7 October 2024.The draft report is available for review and comment on our Have Your Say website.Have your sayDraft review of the importation of live snails for helicicultureThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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