9AApproved export programs

#### 9A Approved export programs (1) The regulations may provide for the preparation, implementation, variation, suspension and cancellation of approved export programs (see subsection (2)). (2) An approved export program is a program of activities to be undertaken by an accredited veterinarian, or an authorised officer, for the purpose of ensuring the health and welfare of eligible live animals, or the health and condition of eligible animal reproductive material, in the course of export activities. (3) Without limiting subsection (2), the activities to be undertaken may take place within or outside Australia and may include: (a) monitoring the health and welfare of the eligible live animals or the health and condition of the eligible animal reproductive material; and (b) examining, testing or treating the eligible live animals or eligible animal reproductive material; and (c) keeping records of the implementation of the program; and (d) making declarations attesting to the completion of the requirements of the program; and (e) otherwise reporting on the implementation of the program. (4) Without limiting subsection (1), the regulations may provide: (a) that the programs of activities may differ depending on any of the following: (i) the country to which the eligible live animals or eligible animal reproductive material are to be exported; (ii) the type of eligible live animals or eligible animal reproductive material involved; (iii) any other matter; and (b) for the giving of directions to an exporter in relation to the implementation of an approved export program in relation to the export, or a particular export, of eligible live animals or eligible animal reproductive material; and (c) for the publishing by the Secretary of records and reports made by accredited veterinarians and authorised officers in relation to approved export programs.