Public consultation on tranche 2 matters in the ASEL review for version 4.0 is now closed.

How you had your say

We considered matters raised by stakeholders on bedding-related requirements and minimum feed requirements for livestock exported by sea and stocking densities for camels exported by air. We prepared discussion papers which presented proposed changes to the standards to improve the clarity, practicality and flexibility of requirements while upholding animal health and welfare.

We undertook targeted and public consultation with industry and internal and external stakeholders and invited feedback from all stakeholders.

What happens next

Your feedback will help us ensure the standards reflect the most up to date information and science and remain fit for purpose.

We will consider all feedback when finalising the updated ASEL (Version 4.0).

We will publish a consultation summary of the feedback received during consultation and publish submissions where permission has been provided.

We are now reviewing tranche 3 matters which includes onboard veterinary medicines and equipment.

Feedback on other matters relating to the ASEL can be sent at any time to ASELreview@aff.gov.au. Emerging matters will be added to a register and considered in future updates.

Previous consultation

Tranche 1

Tranche 1 focused on proposed changes to:

A consultation summary outlines the feedback received and our response.
[PDF 672 KB] [Word 3.8 MB]

Read the submissions permitted for publication.

Tranche 2

Tranche 2 focused on proposed changes to:

We are finalising a consultation summary for tranche 2 and will publish this, along with submissions permitted for publication, later in 2026.

Timeline

  • Tranche 1 consultation opened
    closed

    22 May 2025

  • Tranche 1 consultation closed
    closed

    3 July 2025

  • Tranche 2 consultation opened
    closed

    28 April 2026

  • Tranche 2 consultation closed
    closed

    9 June 2026

  • Tranche 3 consultation opens
    pending

    Late 2026

  • Tranche 3 consultation closes
    pending

    Late 2026

  • ASEL review for version 4.0 finalised
    pending

    Late 2026

Contact
ASEL Review Team