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Animal welfare within Australia is generally a state and territory responsibility. However, there is a collaborative approach to managing animal welfare that requires the cooperation of all layers of government and the broader animal welfare system.
Learn more about what we’ve heard so far and how to stay involved. Keep checking this page for updates as the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS) is developed.
The Australian Public Service (APS) is expected to meet certain standards for engagement and participation.
The roadmap describes how we plan to develop the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS), informed by broad consultation. Keep checking this page for updates as the AAWS is developed.
What are we delivering, and why is it important for animal welfare in Australia?
The government is strengthening a national approach to animal welfare by investing $5 million over 4 years (2023-2027) to renew the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS).
The Australian Government is working closely with states and territories to take a joint leadership approach to renewing the AAWS.
The National Statement on Animal Welfare (national statement) reflects the shared commitment by Australian, state and territory Agriculture Ministers to jointly lead the renewal of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS).
The national statement identifies opportunities for sustainable improvements for Australia’s animal welfare system and sets the vision for the renewal of the AAWS. It signals to Australians and international trading partners that national collaboration on animal welfare priorities is a shared goal of all governments.
28 October 2024
Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who use the External Broker Website.
As of: 15:35 Monday 28 October 2024 (AEDT).
The unplanned outage to the External Broker Website has been resolved. Clients can now access this system as normal.
No action required. The department apologises for any inconvenience caused.
28 October 2024
All importers of plants, cats and/or dogs who will be required to use the Post Entry Biosecurity System during this planned maintenance period.
Due to scheduled infrastructure maintenance, the Post Entry Biosecurity System (PEBS) will be unavailable between 23:00 to 23:59 Wednesday 30 October 2024 (AEDT).
Clients are advised to await the completion of this maintenance period before attempting to access this service.
On 28 October 2024, we hosted a webinar providing a high-level overview of the process for research ideas to be realised into pr
28 October 2024
Importers and brokers of:
The department is expanding CBIS onto document-controlled pathways, commencing with a trial on herbal tea bags. These changes are scheduled to take effect on 6 November 2024.
31 October 2024
We have commenced a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh mangosteen fruit for human consumption from Malaysia.
We expect to release the draft report for public consultation in mid-2025.
