Researcher

You are a researcher working at a university, research facility or in a laboratory or clinical setting. You import, move, use or manage plant, animal, human or biological material.

Good biosecurity is about awareness and action. Your research material may carry pests, diseases and weeds. Be aware of, and adhere to, all biosecurity conditions for research materials you import or move. Know how to identify and report anything unusual.

Your university or research institution may have their own biosecurity policies and procedures. Enquire at your institution and make sure you follow them.

Be aware

Know the risks. Stay informed. Know the biosecurity conditions that apply and be aware that they can change.

Biosecurity conditions

Check what can be imported into Australia. Meet all conditions.

Movement in Australia

Moving material interstate may also require a permit. Check with local authorities before transporting any materials that may pose a biosecurity risk across borders.

Plan ahead

Importing material for research or laboratory use usually requires an import permit. Consider this in the planning phase of your research, project or work.

Stay informed

Biosecurity import conditions may change. Biosecurity requirements that applied in the past may not be the same now.

In your area

Australian Capital Territory

Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate

New South Wales

Department of Primary Industries

Northern Territory

Northern Territory Government

Queensland

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

South Australia

Primary Industries and Regions, SA

Tasmania

Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment

Victoria

Agriculture Victoria

Western Australia

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Take action

Steps you must take. Your role in Australia’s biosecurity.

Approved arrangement sites

Approved arrangement sites can be used for research, analysis and testing on imported plant, animal and/or biological material.

Importing biological products

Information on importing animal or microbial derived products such as foods, therapeutics, laboratory materials, and vaccines.

Importing invertebrates

Requirements for importing invertebrate animals for laboratory research.

Importing live animals

Requirements for importing live animals for laboratory research.

Importing plant research material

An import permit application is usually required for plant research material.

Report a concern

See something unusual? Report it. Even if you’re not sure.

Resources

Learn more. Check these useful resources.

Fees and charges

Check fees and charges you may need to pay. These are for services to import into and export from Australia.

Pests, diseases and weeds

These all pose a risk to Australia. They can arrive and spread in cargo, mail, vessels and with people. Your actions can help reduce these risks.

Risk analysis

Find out how new conditions are set for the import of goods to Australia.