Public consultation on the importation of live garden snails (Cornu aspersum) for heliciculture is now closed.

The final report has now been published.

How you had your say

We sought feedback from the public and industry groups across the health and horticulture sectors, about the draft report for the Importation of live snails (Cornu aspersum) for heliciculture.

We received seven submissions through the Have Your Say survey.

What happens next

Import conditions will be developed and published on the Australian Biosecurity Import Conditions database (BICON). Register in BICON to receive an alert when we publish the import conditions.

More information on the final report can be found on the department’s website.

Timeline

  • Draft report released for feedback
    closed

    7 August 2024

  • Draft report feedback period closed
    closed

    7 October 2024

  • Final report released
    current

    2 October 2025

Contact
Animal Biosecurity Branch

Important documents

Frequently Asked Questions
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