About the consultation
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has received an application to include Penaeus monodon (black tiger prawn) on the Live Import List under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
The applicant’s original report addressing suitability against the terms of reference was published in 2018. Comments were received and the applicant subsequently provided further information. The application was paused in 2019, but supplementary information has been provided this year.
Invitation to comment is open on 3 documents prepared by the applicant.
1. The 2018 document assesses the suitability of this species for import into Australia against the Terms of Reference.
2. The 2019 document addresses concerns raised by the public during the 2018 consultation process.
3. The 2025 document provides updated information on the genetics of Australian P. monodon and the disease status of prawns domestically and globally. This includes a summary of recent developments within the Australian prawn farming industry.
How you can get involved
Read the consultation documents:
• Applicant’s reply to comments 2019 – Penaeus monodon (black tiger prawn) [PDF 452KB]
• Applicant’s reply to comments 2019 – Penaeus monodon (black tiger prawn) [DOC 263KB]
• Applicant’s 2025 addendum – Penaeus monodon (black tiger prawn) [PDF 515KB]
• Applicant’s 2025 addendum – Penaeus monodon (black tiger prawn) [DOC 292KB]
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All comments received will be provided to the applicant to address in finalising the assessment report. The department will consider any relevant information and provide all comments to the Minister for the Environment and Water to support their decision.
Finalised risk assessment reports may be published on our website. Comments received during this consultation process may be used and referenced in the final report. Comments will be attributed to organisations, not to individuals. If you wish your comments to remain confidential, you should clearly mark the relevant part(s) of your comments as ‘confidential’.
If it is not possible to meet the deadline, please contact exotic.species@dcceew.gov.au.
Send your comments
Responses must be submitted by COB 23 July 2025.
Please forward written comments to:
Email: exotic.species@dcceew.gov.au
Mail:
The Director
Live Import List and CITES Policy Section
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
GPO Box 3090
Canberra ACT 2601
Personal information collection
Personal information that you provide will only be used for these purposes. Personal information may be disclosed to the Minister for the Environment and Water, employees of their office, and employees of Australian Government agencies assisting the Minister.
Disclaimer
The applicant’s report addressing the terms of reference is circulated for public comment in compliance with section 303EF (2b) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). The views and opinions expressed in this report are those of the applicant and do not necessarily reflect those of the Australian Government.
