Import conditions by species
The Animal Health Act 1995 does not replace import controls enacted under other Tasmanian legislation, for example:
- Wildlife and native species - importation of many species may also be affected by the
Nature Conservation Act 2002.
This Act governs the importation and keeping of wildlife in Tasmania.
If you wish to import any animal that is not classified as domestic dog,
domestic cat or domestic stock (see schedule 7 of the
Wildlife (General) Regulations 2010 for a definition of 'domestic stock'), you will need to contact the Wildlife Managment Branch to apply for an Import Permit.
For additional import requirements not listed on this website, see also:
Important additional information
- All
entry conditions published on this website must be observed. There are
heavy penalties for importing animals, disease agents or restricted
materials contrary to the prescribed entry conditions.
- Where there is no authority published on this website, you may apply for a Special Authority from the Chief Veterinary Officer by emailing a completed Application for Special Authority to Import Animals, Animal Material, or Restricted Animal Material to: AnimalDisease.Enquiries@dpipwe.tas.gov.au
The
application will be considered and an Authority to Import may be
granted if considered safe to do so. You may be charged an application
fee for this service. Animals and necessary paperwork must be presented
for inspection upon arrival in Tasmania. A fee will be charged for this
inspection.
Plant biosecurity conditions apply to
any non-forage or cereal crop / general paddock straw, hay, silage and
chaff which will not be accepted for livestock feed or bedding during
transport to Tasmania due to the weed seed entry risk presented.
(Fodder sourced from a leguminous forage crop such as
oats or Lucerne may be permitted in certain instances, e.g. for horses
with dietary/GIT disease history.) For further details see section 2.12,
Plant Biosecurity Manual Tasmania.
See also: