Pets and live animals

Item	Cabin	Checked
Cats and dogs	Restricted No stated quantity Extra conditions apply
Dangerous dog breeds	Prohibited No stated quantity
Pets carried in the cabin	Restricted No stated quantity
Aquarium fish	Prohibited No stated quantity
Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule)	Restricted No stated quantity

Official sources Last verified 2026-09-19

What live animals and pets can you bring in? Australian Border Force · Mar 3, 2026
Importing animals Australian Border Force · Sep 22, 2024
Importing animals Australian Border Force · Sep 22, 2024
Live cats and dogs arriving on private or chartered flights Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) · Jul 10, 2026
Unique or exotic pets Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
How to import a cat or dog Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry