2 December 2024
Species: All livestock
Country(s): All
Attention
- Accredited veterinarians
- Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council
- Departmental officers
- LiveCorp
- Livestock exporters
- Meat and Livestock Australia
Purpose
To inform stakeholders of the commencement of the property of origin for livestock exports policy.
Key points
- This policy provides clarity around the interpretation of the phrase ‘property of origin’ where this is not otherwise defined by an importing country.
- The policy was previously introduced in June 2024 via market access notice MAN 2024-04. A phase-in period provided for an educative approach to support exporter compliance with the requirements of the new policy.
- Exporters must comply with the requirements of this policy for all livestock consignments exported on or after 2 December 2024.
Background
Through departmental consultation, industry bodies and state and territory authorities agreed that implementing a national, robust standard for property of origin strengthens Australia’s export certification system. This provides assurance to importing countries and promotes continued market access for Australian livestock.
Oriana Mamone
Director, Operations Policy
Live Animal Export Branch
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Carolyn White
Contact officer
Phone: 02 6272 4581
Email: livestockexp@aff.gov.au