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This article is from the soc.culture.australian FAQ, by Stephen Wales
with numerous contributions by others.
4.1 Quarantine
Quarantine regulations are extremely strict. Food, furs, and any
other animal or wood products may have to be quarantined. Pets will
have to be quarantined for several months in both countries, an
expensive procedure.
[The following section has been completely redone with the new information
as received below - older outdated information has been removed - SW]
* Bringing animals to Australia
The quarantine restrictions have recently changed. Here is a
summary of the new details:
Summarised from a 9 page Foreign office cable, dated 27/05/94:
Approved Rabies free countries - 30 days quarantine
Cyprus, Fiji, New Zealand, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Republic of Ireland,
Japan, Malta, New Caledonia, Norway, Sabah, Sarawak, Singapore, Sweden,
UK.
Approved Rabies free countries - 60 days quarantine
America Samoa, Christmas Island, Cook Islands, French Polynesia,
Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands,
Kingdom of Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna, Western Samoa.
Approved "Well controlled" countries, 120 days quarantine
Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, USA
The animal must have been resident in the stated country for at least
six months. Animals from "Well controlled" countries must have been
vaccinated against rabies at least six months and within 12 months prior
to export.
Application and fee (AU$43) should be sent to the Chief Quarantine officer
in the state in which the animal is to undergo quarantine, at least two
months prior to the intended date of importation. Animals must meet all
requirements of a special "Animal Health Certificate", issued by an
official civil service vet of the exporting country.
Shipment must be by an approved means (NOT a yacht), in approved and
officially sealed containers.
Quarantine centres:
Eastern Creek, Sydney NSW
Spotswood Melbourne Victoria
Torrens Island Adelaide South Australia
Byford, Western Australia
Owners may visit once per week.
Costs ( In AU$):
Lodgement of application to import: $43
Lodgement of a quarantine entry form: $10
Conveyance from Port to quarantine station: $50
Examination on arrival:
$96 for first animal, then $38 for every extra animal
miscellaneous services:
$43 per 1/4 hour or part thereof, per officer
accommodation:
dog < 7kg: $20/day
dog >7kg and < 20 kg: $24/day
dog > 20 kg: $28/day
cat: $20/day
Pregnant animals are not permitted.
Some useful addresses:
Customs:
The Collector of Customs
GPO Box 8
Sydney NSW 2001
Phone: 02 2132000
Fax: 02 2134000
Immigration:
The Secretary,
Department of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs,
GPO Box 25,
Belconnen ACT 2616
Phone 06 2641111
Fax 06 2643752
Quarantine
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service,
GPO Box 858,
Canberra ACT 2601
Phone: 06 2723933
Fax: 06 2724873
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