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Case: Domestic cats Effective 03 Jan 2024

This appendix contains a consolidated list of referenced items

actregoffice@aff.gov.au

  1. mailto:actregoffice@aff.gov.au

animalexpnoisa@aff.gov.au

  1. mailto:animalexpnoisa@aff.gov.au

Australian post entry quarantine facilities website

  1. www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/quarantine-facilities-and-fees

Biosecurity Charges Imposition (General) Regulation 2016

  1. https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2020C00043

Biosecurity Regulation 2016

  1. https://www.legislation.gov.au/Series/F2016L00756

bringing cats and dogs to Australia

  1. www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs

CargoSA@aff.gov.au

  1. mailto:CargoSA@aff.gov.au

ceranimalimports@aff.gov.au

  1. mailto:ceranimalimports@aff.gov.au

Charging guidelines

  1. www.agriculture.gov.au/about/fees/charging-guidelines

department's requirements

  1. https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/category1-norfolk-island#step-7-completion-of-veterinary-health-certificate-timeframe-within-5-days-before-the-date-of-export

department's website

  1. https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/category1-cocos
  2. https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/parasite-treatment
  3. www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/quarantine-facilities-and-fees

Email: actregoffice@aff.gov.au

  1. actregoffice@aff.gov.au:
    mailto:actregoffice@aff.gov.au

Email: animalexpnoisa@aff.gov.au

  1. animalexpnoisa@aff.gov.au:
    mailto:animalexpnoisa@aff.gov.au

Email: CargoSA@aff.gov.au

  1. CargoSA@aff.gov.au:
    mailto:CargoSA@aff.gov.au

Email: ceranimalimports@aff.gov.au

  1. ceranimalimports@aff.gov.au:
    mailto:ceranimalimports@aff.gov.au

Email: imports@aff.gov.au

  1. imports@aff.gov.au:
    mailto:imports@aff.gov.au

Email: Northern Territory regional office email addresses

  1. NTliveanimalimports@aff.gov.au:
    mailto:NTliveanimalimports@aff.gov.au
  2. ntcontroller@aff.gov.au:
    mailto:ntcontroller@aff.gov.au

Email: qldliveanimalimports@aff.gov.au

  1. qldliveanimalimports@aff.gov.au:
    mailto:qldliveanimalimports@aff.gov.au

Email: seanimal@aff.gov.au

  1. seanimal@aff.gov.au:
    mailto:seanimal@aff.gov.au

Email: vic.controller@aff.gov.au

  1. vic.controller@aff.gov.au:
    mailto:vic.controller@aff.gov.au

Email: waliveanimalimports@aff.gov.au

  1. waliveanimalimports@aff.gov.au:
    mailto:waliveanimalimports@aff.gov.au

Email: wps@dcceew.gov.au

  1. wps@dcceew.gov.au:
    mailto:wps@dcceew.gov.au

Group 1

  1. www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/frequently-asked-questions/glossary-for-cat-and-dog-import-permit-applications

Group 1 countries

  1. www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/frequently-asked-questions/glossary-for-cat-and-dog-import-permit-applications

Group 1 or 2

  1. www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/frequently-asked-questions/glossary-for-cat-and-dog-import-permit-applications

Group 2

  1. www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/frequently-asked-questions/glossary-for-cat-and-dog-import-permit-applications

Group 3

  1. www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/frequently-asked-questions/glossary-for-cat-and-dog-import-permit-applications

hybrid animals

  1. www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/wildlife-trade/live/import-list/hybrid-animals-guidance

imports@aff.gov.au

  1. mailto:imports@aff.gov.au

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

  1. http://www.iata.org/Pages/default.aspx
  2. http://www.iata.org

list of approved countries

  1. https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides

Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements policy

  1. www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/import/arrival/clearance-inspection/documentary-requirements/minimum-document-requirements-policy
  2. www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/import/arrival/clearance-inspection/documentary-requirements/minimum-document-requirements-policy

Ministry for Primary Industries website

  1. https://www.mpi.govt.nz/take-or-send-from-nz/pets-leaving-nz/sending-cats-and-dogs-to-australia/

ntcontroller@aff.gov.au

  1. mailto:ntcontroller@aff.gov.au

NTliveanimalimports@aff.gov.au

  1. mailto:NTliveanimalimports@aff.gov.au

qldliveanimalimports@aff.gov.au

  1. mailto:qldliveanimalimports@aff.gov.au

rabies neutralising antibody titre test (RNATT) declaration

  1. https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/rabies-neutralising-antibody

seanimal@aff.gov.au

  1. mailto:seanimal@aff.gov.au

step-by-step guide

  1. www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/category-1-new-zealand
  2. https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/category1-norfolk-island
  3. www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/category1-cocos
  4. www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/category2-step-by-step-guide-for-cats
  5. www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/category-3-step-by-step-guide-for-cats

vic.controller@aff.gov.au

  1. mailto:vic.controller@aff.gov.au

waliveanimalimports@aff.gov.au

  1. mailto:waliveanimalimports@aff.gov.au

website

  1. https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/category1-norfolk-island

Website: Biosecurity Charges Imposition (General) Regulation 2016

  1. Biosecurity Charges Imposition (General) Regulation 2016:
    https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2020C00043

Website: Biosecurity Regulation 2016

  1. Biosecurity Regulation 2016:
    https://www.legislation.gov.au/Series/F2016L00756

Website: Bringing cats and dogs to Australia

  1. Bringing Cats and Dogs (and other pets) to Australia:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs
  2. bringing cats and dogs to Australia:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs
  3. Bringing Cats and Dogs to Australia:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs
  4. www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity/cat-dogs:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs
  5. Bringing cats and dogs to Australia:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs

Website: Charging guidelines 2021

  1. Charging guidelines:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/about/fees/charging-guidelines

Website: External and internal parasite treatment (dogs and cats)

  1. www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/parasite-treatment:
    https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/parasite-treatment
  2. department's website:
    https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/parasite-treatment

Website: Glossary of terms

  1. Group 1:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/frequently-asked-questions/glossary-for-cat-and-dog-import-permit-applications
  2. Group 2:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/frequently-asked-questions/glossary-for-cat-and-dog-import-permit-applications
  3. Group 3:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/frequently-asked-questions/glossary-for-cat-and-dog-import-permit-applications
  4. Group 2 or 3:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/frequently-asked-questions/glossary-for-cat-and-dog-import-permit-applications
  5. Group 1 countries:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/frequently-asked-questions/glossary-for-cat-and-dog-import-permit-applications
  6. Group 1 or 2:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/frequently-asked-questions/glossary-for-cat-and-dog-import-permit-applications
  7. Group 1, Group 2 or Group 3:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/frequently-asked-questions/glossary-for-cat-and-dog-import-permit-applications

Website: Group 1 - Cocos (Keeling) Islands

  1. Cocos (Keeling) Islands:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/category1-cocos
  2. step-by-step guide:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/category1-cocos
  3. department's website:
    https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/category1-cocos

Website: Group 1: Norfolk Island

  1. step-by-step guide:
    https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/category1-norfolk-island
  2. website:
    https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/category1-norfolk-island
  3. veterinary health certificate:
    https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/category1-norfolk-island
  4. department's requirements:
    https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/category1-norfolk-island#step-7-completion-of-veterinary-health-certificate-timeframe-within-5-days-before-the-date-of-export
  5. department's requirements:
    https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides

Website: Group 2: Step by step guide for cats

  1. Group 2 country:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/category2-step-by-step-guide-for-cats
  2. step-by-step guide:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/category2-step-by-step-guide-for-cats

Website: Group 3: Step by step guide for cats

  1. Group 3 countries:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/category-3-step-by-step-guide-for-cats
  2. step-by-step guide:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/category-3-step-by-step-guide-for-cats

Website: Guidance on the import of live hybrid animals

  1. hybrid animals:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/wildlife-trade/live/import-list/hybrid-animals-guidance

Website: Internation Air Trade Association

  1. International Air Transport Association (IATA):
    http://www.iata.org

Website: International Air Transport Association

  1. International Air Transport Association (IATA):
    http://www.iata.org/Pages/default.aspx
  2. International Air Transport Association:
    http://www.iata.org/Pages/default.aspx

Website: Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements policy

  1. Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements policy:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/import/arrival/clearance-inspection/documentary-requirements/minimum-document-requirements-policy
  2. minimum documentary and import declaration requirements policy:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/import/arrival/clearance-inspection/documentary-requirements/minimum-document-requirements-policy
  3. website:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/import/arrival/clearance-inspection/documentary-requirements/minimum-document-requirements-policy
  4. minimum documentary and import declaration requirements policy:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/import/arrival/clearance-inspection/documentary-requirements/minimum-document-requirements-policy
  5. Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements policy:
    https://www.agriculture.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/minimum-documentary-and-import-declaration-requirements-policy.pdf
  6. Section 9.1:
    https://www.agriculture.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/minimum-documentary-and-import-declaration-requirements-policy.pdf

Website: New Zealand - Step by step guide for cats and dogs

  1. New Zealand:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/category-1-new-zealand
  2. step-by-step guide:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/category-1-new-zealand

Website: Quarantine facility and fees

  1. Australian post entry quarantine faclities:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/quarantine-facilities-and-fees
  2. Australian post entry quarantine facilities website:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/quarantine-facilities-and-fees
  3. www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/quarantine-facilities-and-fees:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/quarantine-facilities-and-fees
  4. department's website:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/quarantine-facilities-and-fees

Website: Rabies Neutralising Antibody Titre Test (RNATT) Declaration

  1. Rabies neutralising antibody titre test (RNATT) declaration:
    www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/rabies-neutralising-antibody
  2. rabies neutralising antibody titre test (RNATT) declaration:
    https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/rabies-neutralising-antibody

Website: Sending cats and dogs to Australia

  1. Ministry for Primary Industries website:
    https://www.mpi.govt.nz/take-or-send-from-nz/pets-leaving-nz/sending-cats-and-dogs-to-australia/

Website: Step-by-step guides

  1. non-approved countries:
    https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides
  2. step-by-step guide:
    https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides
  3. list of approved countries:
    https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides

wps@dcceew.gov.au

  1. mailto:wps@dcceew.gov.au