How has my export licence process changed?
You can apply online in TradeClear for meat and livestock export licences.
What this means for you
Now that meat and livestock export licences have moved to TradeClear, opens in a new tab, you don’t need to submit a PDF by email to apply for a licence.
You can also apply online for a new licence or renew, vary or cancel an existing licence. Whether you can submit or only draft and view an application depends on the role and permission level you have been provided.
For more information, go to Export licence roles and permissions.
What you need to do
If you haven’t already, you’ll need to create an account to use TradeClear. Follow the steps in our Licensing step by step onboarding guide to TradeClear.
You do not have to use TradeClear
Using TradeClear provides a simpler, faster way to apply for, renew, vary or cancel meat and livestock export licences. It is not mandatory though.
You have the option to use TradeClear or follow the existing process to submit a PDF application form. To request the PDF form, for meat email exportmeatlicensing@aff.gov.au or for livestock email livestockexp@aff.gov.au.