Is the use of cat or dog fur legal in Australia?
Under regulation 4W of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (Cth), the importation into Australia of cat or dog fur is prohibited unless the importer is authorised by the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection. However, the use of cat or dog fur is not expressly banned within Australia.
State/Territory |
Permitted? |
Name of Relevant Act / Special Conditions and Requirements |
|---|---|---|
Australian Capital Territory |
Yes |
No specific legislation that would make this illegal. |
New South Wales |
Yes |
No specific legislation that would make this illegal. |
Northern Territory |
Yes |
No specific legislation that would make this illegal. |
Queensland |
Yes |
No specific legislation that would make this illegal. |
South Australia |
Yes |
No specific legislation that would make this illegal. |
Tasmania |
Yes |
No specific legislation that would make this illegal. |
Victoria |
Yes |
No specific legislation that would make this illegal. |
Western Australia |
Yes |
No specific legislation that would make this illegal. |
The information presented here is not intended to be relied on for legal advice and you should seek advice from the relevant authority and/or a lawyer about your individual circumstances.
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