Horse Industry Consultative Committee (HICC)

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Horse Industry Consultative Committee (HICC)

Function

The Horse Industry Consultative Committee (HICC) is the principal consultative forum for the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) to engage with industry on equine biosecurity, quarantine and market access issues and related animal health and welfare matters.

Aim

The aim of HICC is to facilitate effective communication and partnerships between AQIS and industry stakeholders.

Terms of Reference

Within the framework of the Government’s policies relating to quarantine and export inspection functions delivered by AQIS, the HICC will:

  • act as the principal consultative group between AQIS and industry on operational, policy and strategic issues

  • consider and provide advice to AQIS on relevant matters relating to horse imports and exports

  • ensure that the HICC acts as an effective conduit for information exchange between the industry and AQIS.

Specific matters the HICC will consider and provide advice on include:

  • implementation of the Government’s response to the Equine Influenza Inquiry Report

  • significant proposed changes to policy and operational procedures

  • program budgets, cost recovery mechanisms and fee structures.

Membership

  • Australian Horse Industry Council
  • Australian Racing Board
  • Harness Racing Australia 
  • Australian Veterinary Association
  • Equestrian Federation of Australia
  • Thoroughbred Breeders Australia
  • Racing Victoria Limited
  • New Zealand Bloodstock Pty. Ltd.
  • International Racehorse Transport
  • Crispin Bennett International Horse Transport Pty. Ltd
  • Melbourne Airport Inc.
  • Sydney Airport Corporation Ltd.
  • Quarantine and Exports Advisory Council (QEAC)

Meeting Minutes

Meeting 1–30 July 2008PDF Icon PDF [76kb]

HICC Correspondence

Letter to HICC—Revised Horse Fees PDF Icon PDF [147kb]

Contact

Email: Horse Imports

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Last Updated: 16 Oct 2008
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