Text description for live import list: Figure 1
In summary, the process to amend the live import list is as follows:
- Step 1
- Applicant submits to DSEWPaC application form and draft assessment report addressing standard Terms of Reference (ToR),
OR - Applicant submits to DSEWPaC application form and non-standard Terms of Reference (ToR).
- DSEWPaC publishes draft ToR on website for comment (10 days) and notifies stakeholders.
- DSEWPaC approves ToR
- Applicant prepares draft assessment report addressing ToR.
- Applicant submits to DSEWPaC application form and draft assessment report addressing standard Terms of Reference (ToR),
- Step 2
DSEWPaC reviews information - Step 3
(IF APPLICABLE) Applicant revises draft report. - Step 4
DSEWPaC publishes draft report on website (40 days), notifies stakeholders and invites comment from state departments. - Step 5
DSEWPaC refers comments to applicant. - Step 6
Applicant addresses comments and revises the assessment report - Step 7
DSEWPaC reviews the final assessment report and undertakes a risk assessment. - Step 8
DSEWPaC publishes its assessment on GovDex for further consultation with States. - Step 9
DSEWPaC briefs the Minister. - Step 10
Minister makes decision on amending the live import list (30 days). - Step 11
If approved DSEWPaC: arranges to table the instrument before both houses of parliament for 15 sitting days; gazettes the instrument; and amends the live import list with conditions as approved. - Step 12
Applications for import permits can then be made to DSEWPaC and AQIS and will be granted on a shipment by shipment basis.
State and territory lists
Every Australian state and territory has its own list of specimens it will and will not allow within its borders.
Before submitting an application to the department, you should contact the relevant authority in your state or territory to determine if they will allow you to keep your proposed specimen.