Changes are on the horizon for how ornamental fish are imported and managed in Australia. PIAA is working behind the scenes to represent your interests.

Big developments in the aquatics sector. The EPBC Act is being updated, the GREY list of fish species is being reviewed and actioned and Biosecurity Australia are reviewing the current ornamental fish quarantine system.

February Aquatics Update

January aquatics directors update

The Aquarium Vet looks forward to assisting you in improving the health of the fish and other aquatic animals in your aquarium or pet shop. To achieve this, we have developed several plans to give you options as to which best suits your needs.

We are happy to announce that work has begun on preparing import risk assessment applications to add 5 new species to the allowable import list. These 5 species have been 100% funded by the PIAA as part of our ongoing focus & commitment to the aquatic sector of the pet industry.

Tropical fish are the most populous pet in the UK, with an estimated 14% of the UK population keeping them

The AIAA's new importable species subcommittee are proud to announce the applications for 4 new species have just been submitted to the Department of Agriculture, Water & the Environment (DAWE) for consideration.

Sustainable Fisheries call for public comment…

Meet the judges of the Underwater Pet Expo National Aquascaping event.

The national Underwater Pet Expo aquascaping event is on again for 2021! Organised by the Aquarium Industry Association of Australia and hosted by Underwater Pet Expo, we have secured three world class international judges to crown Australia's best.

The Aquarium Industry Association of Australia has been working hard to put forward a submissions to the Department of Agriculture, Water & Environment to have three fish added to the allowable imports list. Working with an environmental consultant through this initial process means there is somewhat of a blueprint for following assessments, so there should be a quicker turnaround on submissions moving forward. This is the first 3 species of 19. Submissions for the remaining species should be completed by the end of February.