Movement requirements for importing pigs into Western Australia
When importing pigs into WA, movement requirements specific for the following diseases must be met:
- Brucella suis
- cattle tick.
For information on specific import requirements for livestock, see the import requirements manual or contact:
Phone +61 (0)8 9334 1800
Fax +61 (0)8 9334 1880
Email QWALivestockImports@agric.wa.gov.au
Documents for importing pigs into Western Australia
For import documents required for bringing pigs into the state, see Documents for importing pigs into Western Australia.
Importing livestock from overseas
Livestock imported from overseas must meet Western Australian requirements as well as those of the federal Department of Agriculture and Water Resources.
Stock identification and intrastate movement requirements
Stock entering WA are required to meet identification requirements and may be required to meet other intrastate movement conditions.
Post-border requirements
After entry into WA, livestock may be required to meet post-border inspection, treatment and testing requirements.
Inspection charges
Service fees and charges exist for livestock inspections.
Quarantine WA
Quarantine WA is responsible for checking all stock imported into WA to ensure they meet the published import conditions.
Quarantine WA actively protects WA's agriculture, environment and lifestyle by conducting inspections for quarantine risk material at entry points for private travellers and commercial clients importing from interstate or overseas.
For information on specific import requirements for livestock see the import requirements manual or contact:
Phone +61 (0)8 9334 1800
Fax +61 (0)8 9334 1880
Email QWALivestockImports@agric.wa.gov.au
Exemptions to import requirements
If stock do not meet the published import conditions, entry into Western Australia may be allowed with an import permit. Import permits must be applied for and issued prior to stock movement. They cannot be issued at the border.
See import permit for an application form.
Contacts for livestock imports
For queries regarding import of livestock into Western Australia, see Contacts for livestock imports.