Changes

Following an administrative review of conditions, departmental officers, importers and industry are advised of the following amendments to conditions for the import of household pet birds from New Zealand:

• Nomination of the pre-export quarantine premises address in the application form.
  

• Clarification of the procedure for nomination and inspection of the post-arrival quarantine (PAQ) premises during the import permit application process.
  

• Clarification of the applicant’s other obligations to wildlife trade and conservation laws.
  

• Specific post-arrival quarantine (PAQ) requirements are now clearly demarcated in an appendix.
  

Who does this notice affect:
Importers of pet birds from New Zealand, Veterinary and Export Meat Group, Assessment Services Group, Inspections Group.

Further information:
Please contact the Animal and Biological Imports Branch on 1800 900 090 or email imports@agriculture.gov.au.