The May 2015 unlawful import of two Yorkshire terriers from the USA by actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard to Australia's Gold Coast on their private hired jet almost went unnoticed - until the salon they were taken to for grooming posted their photos on their Facebook page.
Depp and his wife Amber Heard are accused of not declaring Yorkshire Terriers Boo and Pistol to customs officials when they flew into Queensland by private jet last month.
The couple were visited by biosecurity police and required to immediately quarantine the two Yorkies and arrange for their export within 72 hours, or they (the dogs) would be euthanized.
Link to BBC article.
So:
Can you take your dog to Australia?
• Yes, but only if it came from an approved country, is not pregnant and is not a banned breed or domestic/non-domestic hybrid
• The dog must first be fully vaccinated and microchipped before it can get an import permit
• Within 45 days of travel it has to test clear for diseases including Ehrlichia canis, Leptospirosis, rabies and parasites
• Five days before travel it must be health-checked by a government-approved vet in the export country
• On arrival it must go into government quarantine for a minimum of 10 days on arrival, longer if it is seen as coming from a riskier country or it shows signs of ill-health
• Private jets are subject to the same regulations as any other vessel or aircraft
Source: Australian Department of Agriculture
See
http://www.agriculture.gov.au/cats-dogs
And a step-by-step guide here:
http://www.agriculture.gov.au/cats-d...guide-for-dogs