We care: Regulation

The livestock export industry is closely supervised by the Government. Exporters must comply with a wide range of strict licences, regulations and standards including:

• Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock developed by the Australian Government’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
  
  
• Exporter licensing by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS). If an exporter fails to observe the State Prevention of Cruelty Acts or the provisions of government orders under the AMLI Act, loss of licence to export may result.
  
  
• Export Permits from AQIS. Many customer countries also require exporters to obtain a Health Certificate from AQIS certifying that all health protocol conditions have been met. These are certified after inspection of the vessel by AQIS veterinarians prior to departure.
  
  
• Export Ship Licensing by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. If a vessel fails to comply with the Navigation Act, which sets standards for animal care onboard, the vessel may be penalised and barred from loading future consignments from Australia.
  
  
• Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Acts in each State which apply to sheep producers, transport operators, feed-lotters and exporters. State Preventation of Cruelty to Animals Acts are: