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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regulates the importation of reproductive materials into Australia. The department’s role is to protect Australia’s animal populations from diseases and pests that could inadvertently be introduced.
To import reproductive materials from…
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What you need to know
Semen and embryos from the animal species listed below can currently be imported into Australia from selected Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry approved countries only.
Permitted species for imports of animal semen include buffalo, cattle, cats, deer,…
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Not all live animals and reproductive materials are permitted to be imported into Australia; the pest or disease risks associated with their importation may be considered too great.The Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) provides the import conditions for all permitted live animal and…
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17 October 2018
Who does this notice affect?
All clients who submit documentation to the department for import assessment via the Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS) or other departmental approved systems.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department)…
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5 May 2023
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is for all airlines, freight forwarders, pet transport companies, preparing veterinarians, and importers of cats and dogs to Australia from countries other than New Zealand and Norfolk Island.
What has changed?
This advice supersedes the…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, March 2017The importation of uncooked prawns into Norfolk Island is currently suspended. This is due to the outbreak of white spot disease…
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Date of Issue: 24 November 2016
Date of Effect: Immediate
Attention:
Industries - Export Establishments, Industry bodies - MLA, AMIC, DA, Egg corp, Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Central and Regional offices, ATMs and FOMs, OPVs…
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16 January 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock), customs brokers and departmental staff.What is changing?Following our previous notification on 2 January 2025 (IIAN 01-2025), the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the…
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Tomato potato psyllid import conditions for fresh solanaceous produce purchased in Western Australia
Import conditions for fresh solanaceous fruit and vegetables purchased in Western Australia and imported into the Indian Ocean Territories (IOT) of Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands have changed.
The department has implemented new conditions that only apply to the following fresh fruit…
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11 April 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock), customs brokers and departmental staff.What has changed?The department has identified a scientific publication by Ahmad et al. (2024) reporting that the plant pathogenic bacteria, Xylella…
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