382-2025: Update to Live Laboratory Animal Import Permit Validity

Source: Australia Government Statements – Agriculture

7 November 2025

Who does this notice affect? 

​​Importers, brokers, customs agents and freight forwarders​ 

What has changed? 

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) has completed a review of the biosecurity risks to Australia and will increase the permit validity for live laboratory animals. 

From Start ASAP with no end date, the department will begin to grant import permits for live laboratory animals…