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 practically 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. Consultation on tranche 3 matters will occur in the second half of 2026.
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
In 2025, tranche 1 of consultation focused on proposed changes to:
penning requirements in registered establishments [PDF 646 KB] [Word 3.0 MB]
pregnancy related requirements [PDF 879 KB] [Word 4.0 MB].
We undertook targeted and public consultation with internal and external stakeholders on discussion papers through Have Your Say. We sought feedback on proposed changes to strengthen the practicality, flexibility and clarity of requirements.
A consultation summary [PDF 672 KB] [Word 3.8 MB] outlines the feedback received and our response. Read the submissions permitted for publication.