Process to amend the Live Import List to include a live specimen

In summary, the process to amend the Live Import List is as follows:

Phase 1

Step 1
1. Applicant submits to the department application form and draft assessment report addressing standard Terms of Reference (ToR),
  OR
2. Applicant submits to the department application form and non-standard ToR.
  1. The department publishes draft ToR on website for comment (10 business days) and notifies stakeholders.
  2. The department approves ToR.
  3. Applicant prepares draft assessment report addressing ToR.
Step 2
The department reviews information.
Step 3
(IF APPLICABLE) Applicant revises draft assessment report.
Step 4
The department publishes draft assessment report on website (minimum 20 business days), notifies stakeholders and invites comment from Commonwealth, state and territory governments.
Step 5
The department refers comments to applicant.
Step 6
Applicant addresses comments and submits the final assessment report to the department.

Step 7
The department reviews the final assessment report and undertakes a risk assessment.
Step 8
The department undertakes further consultation with Commonwealth, state and territory governments. We incorporate comments and revises risk assessment.
Step 9
The department briefs the Minister.
Step 10
Minister makes decision on amending the Live Import List (30 business days).
Step 11
If approved, the department arranges to table the instrument before both Houses of Parliament for 15 sitting days, lodges the instrument and amends the Live Import List with conditions for import as approved. If refused, the department, on behalf of the Minister, will inform the applicant of the refusal.
Step 12
Applications for import permits can then be made to the department (if applicable) and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Biosecurity, and will be granted on a shipment by shipment basis.