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Importing horses
Horses that meet Australia's strict import conditions can be imported into Australia from approved countries provided:
- they have a valid import permit from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department); and
- all required import conditions on the permit have been met.
What you need know
To import horses into Australia you need to know about:
Approved aquarium chemicals, treatments and antibiotics
Suitable for use within Class 7.1 Approved Arrangement Sites (AA Sites) during the mandatory isolation period for ornamental finfish.
Important:
Importing live fish to Australia
Live fish may only be imported for the aquarium industry trade. Live fish for human consumption, pet food, aquaculture or as household pets are not permitted imports to Australia.
Conditions for importing live ornamental fish
You need an import permit to import live ornamental fish to Australia. Only permitted species may be imported from approved countries.
Notice of Intent to import fertile eggs
Publication details
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, July 2021
You are required to email the completed form to the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment no later than one week prior to the fertile eggs’ arrival.
Reforming live animal exports
As the regulator, we are committed to continuous improvement. We have several live animal export reform activities in progress. These are designed to: