Pet Industry Association of Australia

09/06/2026

PIAA has formally raised concerns with the Federal Government about the growing gap between state biosecurity approvals and Commonwealth live import recognition.

Good-faith businesses operating transparently under written state advice should not be treated the same as illegal smugglers.

We are calling for a proportionate, nationally consistent approach that protects biosecurity while restoring legal certainty for legitimate Australian businesses.

PIAA will continue to push for practical reform, clearer pathways and fair treatment for responsible industry operators.

04/06/2026

⏰Big changes to super are coming VERY SOON from 1 July 2026.

Under Payday Super, employers will need to make sure super guarantee payments are received by their employees’ super funds within 7 business days of payday, not quarterly.

This means businesses will need to review their payroll, cash flow and super payment processes well before the changes begin.

Key changes include:

• Super will be calculated on qualifying earnings
• Employers will report both qualifying earnings and super liability through STP
• Late payment rules and penalties will change
• The Small Business Superannuation Clearing House will no longer be available from 1 July 2026
• Super funds will have 3 business days to allocate or return contributions

Now is the time to check your payroll systems, employee super details and payment processes so your business is ready. Download ATO's Fact Sheet here - https://zurl.co/NT4BK

03/06/2026

Australia’s most wanted fish just got a shot at becoming legal.

PIAA has formally lodged a 58-page application with the Australian Government to add the Asian Arowana to the Live Import List.

Known as the “dragonfish”, the Asian Arowana is one of the world’s most culturally significant and valuable ornamental fish. But in Australia, there is currently no legal pathway to import, buy or sell one.

That does not stop demand.

It pushes it underground.

PIAA’s application proposes a strict, regulated pathway with mandatory CITES-registered captive breeding, microchipping, quarantine, indoor-only keeping, keeper registers and full traceability from farm to owner.

This is not deregulation.

It is about replacing illegal, unmonitored entry with a legal system built on science, biosecurity and accountability.

This is what PIAA membership makes possible.

No single retailer, importer or business could do this alone. But together, the industry can put evidence-backed applications in front of government and fight for practical, regulated outcomes.

If you benefit from this industry, this is your time to be part of the work that moves it forward.

Join PIAA. - https://piaa.org.au/apply-renew-now/

To review the application, head here -https://piaa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Application-Asian-Arowana-1.pdf

01/06/2026

See links to our response to the raids and full application in the post below. Note that we were only notified of this on Friday Afternoon, 29/05/26. 🚨🚨 From that point, we moved quickly to investigate the matter, engage with the relevant authorities and represent the interests of affected members over the weekend.

🦎 PIAA continues to stand up for the dubia roach industry. Learn why here.

Federal authorities have been raiding domestic dubia producers and seizing colony stock. These are businesses that operated openly, paid tax, and had written confirmation from their state government that what they were doing was legal.

PIAA has formally lodged an application with the federal government to fix the regulatory gap that created this situation, and we've called on them to stop enforcement action while that application is assessed.

This industry did nothing wrong. And PIAA isn't staying quiet about it.

PIAA is always in your corner.

We will keep members updated as this progresses.

Download the response to raids - https://zurl.co/2gJrM

Download the Full application details - https://zurl.co/TnZkq

Source Image: Kellyville Pets

26/05/2026

We are super excited that Shayla will be exhibiting her brand, Synarii this September at AusPetExpo 2026. We look forward to welcoming you on the busy trade floor, Shayla. 😀 Tickets Opening Soon. Register to be notified when tickets are released. https://www.auspetexpo.com.au/visitors

25/05/2026

If you use SMS as a Marketing Channel, read below.

Do you send branded SMS or MMS messages using your organisation’s name or brand?

The way businesses send branded SMS and MMS messages is changing. New rules mean that from 1 July 2026, sender IDs (the name at the top of an SMS or MMS message) must be registered.

If messages are sent using unregistered sender IDs, the sender ID will be replaced with “Unverified” and the message may be mistaken for a scam.

To keep sending SMS and MMS messages that show your business or brand name, you’ll need to apply to register your sender ID with your telco or message provider before 1 July 2026.

Register now at: https://www.acma.gov.au/sms-sender-id-register

Australian Communications and Media Authority

23/05/2026

Our hosting provider has rectified the issue and the website is back online. Thank you for your patience

23/05/2026

🚨 Service Update: Our hosting provider is currently experiencing a DDoS attack which is affecting our website.

This is outside of our control, but we are actively monitoring the situation and working with our provider to restore full service as quickly as possible.

Feel free to reach out to us directly if you have any questions.

21/05/2026

Some of our emails may occasionally land in spam or junk folders, which means you could miss important updates from PIAA.

To make sure you continue receiving event information, membership updates and industry news, please add [email protected] to your safe sender list or contacts.

This helps ensure our emails come through correctly and do not get filtered by your email provider.

If you are not getting our emails, check your SPAM folder or the other category folders created by your email provider. Alternatively, you can private message us, call (02) 9659 5811 or email us at [email protected]. We are here for you.

Happy Friday, everyone.

20/05/2026

We’re in the news. 📰

AusPet Industry Expo has been featured by Pet Industry News as Australia’s pet trade gears up for its biggest annual event.

Returning to Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on 2 & 3 September 2026, AusPet Expo will bring together retailers, suppliers, groomers, aquatics professionals, pet service providers and industry leaders for two days of connection, innovation and commercial opportunity.

🎁🎁And this year, attendees can also take part in a competition for the chance to win a trip for two to Bangkok!!! 🎁🎁

This is more than just the biggest B2B Pet Trade Event.
It’s where the pet industry comes together.

Read the article here: https://petnews.com.au/australias-pet-trade-gears-up-for-its-biggest-annual-event/

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