Import requirements
For further information about import requirements for bringing camels and camelids into the state, see Importing camels and South American camelids into Western Australia.
Health certificate for movement of livestock to Western Australia — form LB1
The Health certificate for movement of livestock to Western Australia (form LB1) contains all import requirements for movement into WA and is used to certify that livestock meet these requirements. It must accompany each consignment of livestock en route into WA.
The species-specific health certificates can be downloaded from the webpage: Forms for importing livestock into WA.
Notification of the proposed import must be made by emailing the completed LB1 document to the point of entry a minimum of three days prior to arrival.
Liver fluke import documents
- For camelids from the liver fluke test exempt area of Australia, see form LB5.
- For camelids returning to WA within 49 days of departure, see both form LB6 and form LB7.
Importing livestock from overseas
Livestock imported from overseas must meet WA requirements as well as those of the Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment.
Livestock identification and intrastate movement requirements
Livestock 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. Fees are chargeable for these activities.
Inspection charges
Service fees and charges exist for livestock inspections.
Quarantine WA
Quarantine WA is responsible for checking all livestock 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.
Exemptions to import requirements
If livestock do not meet the published import conditions, entry into WA may be allowed with an import permit. Import permits must be applied for and issued prior to livestock 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 WA, see Contacts for livestock imports.