Live Animal Exports general enquiries phone line over the Christmas periodSpecies: All Countries: All |
AttentionPurposeTo advise the department's arrangements for the Live Animal Exports general enquiries phone line over the Christmas period (23 December 2023 – 2 January 2024). Key points- Our Canberra offices and some regional offices will be closed for the holiday period from COB Friday, 22 December 2023, reopening on Tuesday morning, 2 January 2024.
- The Live Animal Exports general enquiries phone line (02 6272 4581) will not operate during this period.
- Exporters with urgent enquiries relating to a consignment departing during this period should contact the Regional Veterinary Officers in the first instance using the following contact numbers:
North | South | After hours number (on call vet) (07) 3246 8637 | After hours number (on call vet) 1800 070 425 | Miriam Canning Acting Principal Veterinary Officer (North – NSW, Qld, NT) (07) 3246 8637 | Leah Wells Principal Veterinary Officer (WA, SA, Vic) 0478 318 958 | Sydney Regional Office (02) 8334 7434 | |
- All other enquiries including requests for a call back should be emailed to livestockexp@aff.gov.au. This mailbox will be monitored as normal outside of weekends and Public Holidays on 27-30 December 2023.
- The department's general inquiry line (1800 900 090) will also not operate during the following dates.
- Saturday 23/12/2023 - Tuesday 26/12/2023
- Saturday 30/12/2023 - Monday 1/01/2024
- Further information regarding the departments shutdown operating hours including the general inquiry line can be found the following Industry Advice Notice 261-2023: December 2023 / January 2024 holiday shut down operating hours - DAFF (agriculture.gov.au)
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