Figure 1. Flowchart of the process for applications to amend the live import list to include animals
In summary, the process to amend the live import list is as follows:
- Step 1
- Applicant submits to the Department application form and draft assessment report addressing standard Terms of Reference (ToR),
OR - Applicant submits to the Department application form and non-standard Terms of Reference (ToR).
- the Department publishes draft ToR on website for comment (10 days) and notifies stakeholders.
- the Department approves ToR
- Applicant prepares draft assessment report addressing ToR.
- Applicant submits to the Department application form and draft assessment report addressing standard Terms of Reference (ToR),
- Step 2
the Department reviews information - Step 3
(IF APPLICABLE) Applicant revises draft report. - Step 4
the Department publishes draft report on website (40 days), notifies stakeholders and invites comment from state departments. - Step 5
the Department refers comments to applicant. - Step 6
Applicant addresses comments and revises the assessment report - Step 7
the Department reviews the final assessment report and undertakes a risk assessment. - Step 8
the Department publishes its assessment on GovDex for further consultation with States. - Step 9
the Department briefs the Minister. - Step 10
Minister makes decision on amending the live import list (30 days). - Step 11
If approved the Department: 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 the Department and Department of Agriculture - Biosecurity and will be granted on a shipment by shipment basis.
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