Animals that can be imported with entry requirements

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Import conditions by species​​​​​​

Select a species to find import conditions with which you must comply and appropriate paperwork that must be completed. Some animals listed here may be imported without import conditions under the Animal Health Act 1995 (those marked with an asterisk*), however restrictions may apply under other legislation.

Alpaca and other South American camelids

Bees and apiary products

Biological control agents

Bovine (cattle ova, embryos and semen)
 

​Fish and Fish Products​
Preserved specimens

Poultry*

Rabbits*

Rats / Mice*

Sheep (including from Flinders Island)


Vaccines and diagnostic reagents:​

The document below outlines the requirements for importing and keeping wildlife in Tasmania (this replaces Importing and Keeping Birds in Tasmania):

  Requirements for Importing and Keeping Wildlife in Tasmania   (607Kb)​


The Animal Health Act 1995 does not replace import controls enacted under other Tasmanian legislation, for example:​

Importa​​nt 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, yo​u 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@nre.tas.gov.au

     Application for special authority to import animals, animal material, or restricted animal material (PDF 211Kb)

    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 Bio​security Manual Tasmania:

     Plant Biosecurity Manual Tasmania (PDF 4Mb)

  • Animal carcases (untreated / raw) and untanned hides and skins of restricted species:
    - upon arrival in Tasmania the animal matter must be free from contamination with soil, weed seeds, extraneous plant material, and insect infestation; and

    ​- ​on the outside of the packaging must be a clear description of the contents (common and scientific names); and

    - contact details of both supplier and importer; and

    - purpose of importation; and

    - be accompanied by a copy of any Government approvals issued for the removal of the animal/s from their place of origin and/or for their importation into Tasmania (as relevant).

    Upon request, consignments must be presented to a Biosecurity Tasmania Inspector for inspection at an approved place.

    Check with your freight / courier company for requirements that may apply to the type of packaging required to transport untreated / raw (e.g. frozen) animal carcases.

​See also:

Contact

Biosecurity Tasmania (Biosecurity) Enquiries
13 St. Johns Avenue
New Town TAS 7008
Phone: 03 6165 3777
Fax: 03 6173 0225
Email: Biosecurity.Tasmania@nre.tas.gov.au

Wildlife Services
GPO Box 44
HOBART TAS 7001
Phone: 03 6165 4305
Email: Wildlife.Services@nre.tas.gov.au

Animal Disease Enquiries
13 St Johns Avenue
New Town TAS 7008
Phone: 03 6165 3777
Email: AnimalDisease.Enquiries@nre.tas.gov.au