Exporting Specimens From Australia

This information is provided as a service to Lizard Island Research Station visitors. It is the Station's interpretation of permitting requirements as they apply to work at Lizard Island.

Researchers who wish to export biological specimens from Australia will need to obtain an export permit. 

• Information about export permits from the Australian Government
• Export permit application form

You will need to have all relevant collecting permits in hand before applying for an export permit because they must be submitted with the application.

For definitive information about export permits, contact the authority that issues them:

Wildlife Trade Assessment
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Phone: +61 2 6274-1900
Fax: +61 2 6274-1921
Email: wta@environment.gov.au

Note that you may also require an import permit from your home country.

 

Dr Anne Hoggett , Director, Lizard Island Research Station
Last Updated: 17 October 2011