Live marine ornamental fish

Review of the biosecurity risks of prawns imported from all countries for human consumption – Final report. Language(s): English. Number of pages: Approximately 300

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has released the draft report for the Review of live marine ornamental fish import policy for comment.

The draft report assesses the risk of pathogenic agents associated with species on the department's List of permitted live marine ornamental fish suitable for import found on our Biosecurity Import Conditions System (BICON).

The draft report proposes that live marine ornamental fish, including fish sourced from captive bred populations, can be permitted import into Australia, provided they comply with a range of biosecurity measures, including pre- and post-arrival quarantine and sourcing from disease-free populations. These measures are supported by risk assessments, meet Australia's international rights and obligations, and are necessary to protect the health of Australian fish.

The draft report will be accessible at https://haveyoursay.agriculture.gov.au. Trading partners are invited to provide comments on the draft report until 28 October 2024 (60‑day comment period).

The department will carefully consider all comments while preparing the final report.