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:

NSW:	Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979
Vic:	Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986
ACT:	Animal Welfare Act 1992
Tas:	Animal Welfare Act 1993 Animal Farming (Registration) Act 1994 Animal Health Act 1995
Qld:	Animal Care and Protection Act 2001
NT:	Animal Welfare Act
WA:	Animal Welfare Act 2002
SA:	Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Act 1985

Latest News

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Monday, 11 August 2008

The Business End: Beauty and the Beef

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Monday, 4 August 2008

Italy-based Siba Ships and Wellard Rural Exports have announced a US$250 million order for two new state-of-the-art livestock carriers

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Thursday, 10 July 2008

ALTA releases 'Good stock preparation guide for transport'

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Monday, 7 July 2008

Aticia Grey in June issue of Vive Magazine

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Thursday, 3 July 2008

Aticia Grey cares for her cattle on the family property in the WA Pilbara

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Wednesday, 11 June 2008

Aticia & Murray featured in the June edition of Australian Country Style magazine

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Wednesday, 11 June 2008

Australia's livestock export industry receives international award for excellence in animal welfare

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Wednesday, 4 June 2008

David is a veterinarian who cares for sheep and cattle on board livestock export vessels

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Wednesday, 4 June 2008

Meet some of the passionate and dedicated people who work in Australia's livestock export industry

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Friday, 9 May 2008

Australian livestock export industry welcomes re-opening of the Egyptian trade

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Tuesday, 26 February 2008

Peter & Sharon are animal welfare experts who care for Australian animals in the Middle East

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Monday, 25 February 2008

Anthony is a livestock transporter who is committed to caring for Australian animals

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Friday, 22 February 2008

Ron is one of the stockmen who cares for Australian animals during their journey overseas on board livestock vessels

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Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Media release - Australian livestock export industry leaders awarded Members of the Order of Australia

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Tuesday, 4 December 2007

Peter Dundon - Sunday Telegraph Magazine

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Monday, 3 December 2007

Australian livestock export industry releases new 'Is it fit to export?' guide