The Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021 states that a livestock exporter must hold a livestock export licence. The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is responsible for issuing a livestock export licence if an application for a licence meets criteria for issue that are set out in the Export Control Act 2020 and the Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021.
From 1 January 2017 all livestock exporters who regularly export livestock are also required to have an approved arrangement.
Live Animal Export Advisory Notices (EANs) are created by the department to give advice, guidance or instructions to exporters of livestock and livestock reproductive material. They also guide you in how to comply with importing country requirements, Australian legislative requirements or Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment administrative requirements.
All EANs are available on the Live Animal Export Advisory Notices webpage.
For further information please see the following links:
- Sheep exports to the Middle East
- New exporters
- Exporting livestock
- Approved arrangements
- Registered establishment
- Accredited veterinarians
- Licence renewal or variation
- Fees
- Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL) forms and reporting
- Forms
- FAQs
- Whistleblower Hotline
Other information
- ABARES Survey of beef cattle producers in northern live cattle export regions
- Financial impact of cattle export restrictions to Indonesia
- The Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS)