Rabies neutralising antibody titre test declaration

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) has updated the rabies neutralising antibody titre test (RNATT) declaration form. The new form has been approved under Section 177 of the Biosecurity Act 2015 (the Act) and is required to be submitted with an import permit application for live cats and dogs exported from group 3 countries and non-approved via group 2 or 3 countries. The new form can be found on the department's website. This is a minor update to clarify some sections and instructions for Official Government Veterinarians completing the form. This minor update is expected to improve efficiencies and reduce incidences of follow-up, which may delay import permit application assessments.   

From 1 June 2021, the department will only accept declarations made on the new version of the form for applications to import cats and dogs from group 3 countries or non-approved via group 2 or 3 countries. The department will accept declarations on both the new and previous version of the form for applications submitted before 1 June 2021.

If you have any questions, please contact the Zoo, Aquatic, Laboratory and Companion Animal Team within the department via email at imports@awe.gov.au or via phone on 1800 900 090 (within Australia) or 61 3 8318 6700 (outside Australia).