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NSW encourages but does not require the use of colour coded tags in accordance with the national standard for year of birth. Animal movements must be accompanied
by an approved document NVD, transported stock statement or post-sale summary document.
In Queensland, the use of ear marks and brands in sheep is not mandatory but where they are used they must be registered. All sheep should have NLIS ear tags
inserted before movements from one PIC to another. QLD encourages but does not require the use of colour coded tags in accordance with the national standard for
year of birth. Animal movements must be accompanied by an approved document NVD.
There is generally a common requirement for all livestock movements to be registered on the NLIS movements database.
4.3 Australian Position Statement on the Export of Livestock
The Australian Position Statement on the Export of Livestock APS is a separate document at the front of the ASEL. The APS has been endorsed by the Primary
Industries Ministerial Council PIMC but is not enforceable by law.
The development of the ASEL and the APS was managed by the Livestock Export Standards Advisory Committee LESAG which included representation from many
stakeholder groups associated with livestock export. There is also a technical working group TWG of LESAG that may be tasked with addressing queries of a
technical nature that may arise from discussions within LESAG. Recommendations from LESAG are then considered by the Australian Government Minister for
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry who makes all final decisions concerning the ASEL. Approval of ASEL by the Minister is then followed by endorsement by relevant
state and territory Ministers through the Standing Committee on Primary Industries previously known as PIMC.
The APS provides a brief overview of the export chain and the various roles and responsibilities.
Guiding principles for the export of Australian livestock from Australia reproduced from the Australian Position Statement on the Export of
Livestock.
The health and welfare of animals is a primary consideration at all stages of the livestock export chain.
All participants throughout the livestock export chain are responsible for the health and welfare of animals in their care.
The operation and regulation of the livestock export industry is conducted in a transparent manner, in which accountabilities, roles and responsibilities are
clearly defined and met.
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Animal health and welfare requirements that apply to the livestock export industry are consistent with those applying to other livestock industries in
Australia. Participants in the livestock export industry are demonstrably competent and
operate in accordance with the national animal health and welfare system in an environment that encourages sustainable improvement.
Livestock export consignments from Australia meet the requirements of the national animal health and welfare system and importing country requirements.
The export of livestock requires a risk-based approach throughout the export chain and development of appropriate risk minimisation strategies.
The Australian Government and the Australian livestock export industry remain committed to furthering improvements in the health and welfare of livestock in
the live export chain in Australia, including by supporting relevant research and development initiatives.
The Australian Government and the Australian livestock export industry remain committed to furthering the health and welfare of livestock in importing countries
by fostering cooperation and goodwill, sharing Australian technical expertise, providing educational and training opportunities, and supporting infrastructure.
4.4 Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock ASEL
