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Plant Health Laws in South Australia (PDF 641.6 KB)

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Entry requirements for diagnostic material (soil & plant) and farm / horticulture machinery

Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA) have strict regulations and requirements regarding the entry of Diagnostic Material (Soil and Plant) and Farm / Horticulture Machinery into the State of South Australia.

These items are not permitted to enter South Australia unless prior written approval by the Chief Inspector has been provided. Specific conditions, approved by the Chief Inspector, will apply depending upon the perceived risk associated with the diagnostic material or machinery.
Persons wanting to apply for a permit can do so by completing the Application for Permit to Import Quarantine Material / Machinery (.DOC) 314.5 KB

All Applications must be submitted by email to PIRSAPlantHealth@sa.gov.au a minimum of 2 business days prior to the intended export date.

Please note the new changes to South Australia's entry requirements for machinery.

A permit from the Chief Inspector is no longer required for broad acre machinery, unless it is located in a high risk area. High risk areas are described in condition 27 of South Australia's Plant Quarantine Standard.

A permit and/or Plant Health Certificate/ Plant Health Assurance Certificate will still be required for machinery associated with the production of potatoes, onions and grapes (condition 7A) or from a high risk area as described in condition 27 of the PQS.

View South Australia's Plant Quarantine Standard 9.0 entry requirements