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If you own a pet, there are certa<strong>in</strong> realities you’ll have <strong>to</strong> face when plann<strong>in</strong>g your move.<br />
Mov<strong>in</strong>g a pet from the UK <strong>to</strong> Australia can be costly – we’re talk<strong>in</strong>g thousands of pounds, rather<br />
than hundreds. The quarant<strong>in</strong>e fee alone starts out at $2,000 (around £1,200).<br />
The good news is that <strong>in</strong> 2013 Australia relaxed its quarant<strong>in</strong>e laws, mean<strong>in</strong>g that – provid<strong>in</strong>g<br />
you have followed the correct procedures and obta<strong>in</strong>ed an import permit – your pet will usually<br />
only need <strong>to</strong> spend ten days <strong>in</strong> quarant<strong>in</strong>e, rather than the previous thirty. The Department of<br />
Agriculture and Water Resources website should be your first s<strong>to</strong>p <strong>to</strong> learn what <strong>to</strong> expect.<br />
Be prepared for Australias climate<br />
In Brita<strong>in</strong> most people are aware that Australia is a bit warmer than the UK, but many don’t<br />
appreciate quite how substantial the difference is. While climates vary between different parts<br />
of Australia, the national average summer temperature is around 30°C, which is about twice as<br />
high as the UK’s summer average.<br />
Always bear <strong>in</strong> m<strong>in</strong>d exactly how extreme Australia’s climate is <strong>in</strong> comparison <strong>to</strong> the UK, and<br />
make appropriate plans <strong>to</strong> deal with that <strong>to</strong> ensure your family’s comfort and safety. Also<br />
remember that the seasons are flipped <strong>in</strong> the southern hemisphere – if you get on the plane <strong>in</strong><br />
the middle of the British w<strong>in</strong>ter, you’ll be arriv<strong>in</strong>g down under at the height of the Australian<br />
summer!<br />
MOVING INTERSTATE IN AUSTRALIA<br />
The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates that around 43% of Australians have moved home<br />
<strong>in</strong> the last five years and mov<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>terstate is a decision many Australians will make at some<br />
po<strong>in</strong>t <strong>in</strong> their lives. Whether you’re mov<strong>in</strong>g for work or for lifestyle, Australia’s states are varied<br />
and so <strong>to</strong>o are their mov<strong>in</strong>g challenges. Here are some tips on mov<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>terstate <strong>in</strong> Australia.<br />
Quarant<strong>in</strong>e laws<br />
Australia has some of the strictest quarant<strong>in</strong>e laws <strong>in</strong> the world, and these apply when mov<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>terstate. We recommend leav<strong>in</strong>g beh<strong>in</strong>d th<strong>in</strong>gs like plants, animal products and agricultural<br />
equipment which may conta<strong>in</strong> contam<strong>in</strong>ants and soil. For more <strong>in</strong>formation on the rules and<br />
regulations of each state, check out the Australian Government’s <strong>in</strong>terstate quarant<strong>in</strong>e website<br />
here.<br />
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