Rabies is one of the world's most deadly infectious diseases and can spread from animals to humans.
It is present in 150 countries and territories and globally, tens of thousands of people die from rabies each year.
Australia is free from rabies. But without vigilance and strong biosecurity measures, rabies could become a reality in Australia.
Watch our videos to learn more about the importance of keeping Australia rabies free.
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Australia is one of the few countries in the world that's free of rabies - and we want to keep it that way!
Over 60,000 people die every year from rabies around the globe. And up to 99 per cent of those deaths are caused by contact with an infected dog.
So, if you're importing your cat or dog to Australia, make sure you follow all of our biosecurity rules - let's keep rabies out.
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People in Australia love their animals - in fact, there are more pets in Australia today than there are people.
Which is why it's so good that Australia is free of rabies.
Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system and can be fatal for both animals and humans. More than 60 thousand people die of rabies around the world each year.
And if rabies became established in Australia the impact on human and animal health would be profound. And the cost of recovery huge.
So, if you're importing a cat or dog into Australia, make sure you follow all our biosecurity rules.
They benefit everyone - they keep our pets, our wildlife and you safe.
